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one sec is a thoughtfully designed app that empowers you to regain control over your social media usage and your subconscious habits. In today's digital age, social media platforms captivate our attention and often lead to unconscious scrolling and time lost without real awareness. This app introduces a simple yet powerful pause mechanism whenever you attempt to open selected social media websites or apps.By requiring you to take a deep breath before accessing platforms like Twitter, YouTube, Reddit, Instagram, and others, one sec disrupts automatic behaviors and helps cultivate mindfulness. This short interruption encourages you to reflect on your intentions and whether you genuinely want to engage with the content. Over time, this practice can reduce impulsive usage and foster healthier digital habits.Mindfulness as a practice involves active, open attention to the present moment. With one sec, this concept is applied to everyday digital interactions, making you more aware of your choices and promoting intentional engagement rather than mindless consumption.<hr><h3>Key Features</h3><ul><li>Mindfulness Trigger: Each time you open configured social media apps or websites, the app prompts you to pause and take a deep breath.</li><li>Customizable Settings: Choose which platforms you want to include for mindful interruption.</li><li>Immediate Impact: The friction added is effective from the moment you set up the app, helping you change habits instantly.</li><li>Long-Term Benefits: Encourages reflection on your online behavior, leading to sustainable healthier social media use.</li><li>User-Friendly Interface: Simple, clear design making it easy to use and integrate into your daily routine.</li></ul><h3>How to Use</h3>Set up one sec by selecting the social media sites and apps you want to monitor. Whenever you try to open one of these, the app will prompt you to take a conscious breath before proceeding. This brief moment of pause can help you choose to continue mindfully or reconsider opening the app.By regularly practicing this pause, you create a habit of awareness that can help reduce compulsive social media checking and promote better mental well-being.

one sec | screen time + focus

Regain control over social media habits with one sec. Pause, reflect, and use your favorite platforms more mindfully and consciously.