The Lock In Blog
Practical, no-fluff guides on blocking distractions and building focus.
The 6 Best App Blockers in 2026 (Free & Paid, Compared)
Lock In, Opal, Forest, Freedom, Cold Turkey, and Screen Time, compared on real pricing and what each does well, so you can pick the one that fits how you work.
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How to Block Apps on iPhone (3 Ways That Actually Work)
Screen Time, Focus modes, and a dedicated app blocker, compared. The simplest way to block distracting apps on your iPhone and make it stick.
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How to Stop Doomscrolling (and Get Your Evenings Back)
Why your thumb keeps scrolling, what actually breaks the loop, and a simple system to stop doomscrolling without quitting your phone.
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How to Focus While Studying (9 Tactics That Work)
Nine practical tactics, from blocking your phone to timed study blocks, that help you concentrate while studying and actually retain what you learn.
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How to Stop Phone Addiction (A Realistic 7-Step Plan)
Why phone addiction happens and a realistic, no-shame seven-step plan to take back your time without throwing your phone away.
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The Pomodoro Technique: How It Works and How to Stick to It
What the Pomodoro Technique is, why the 25-minute interval works, and the one thing most people miss that quietly makes it fail.
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