one sec | app blocker, focus 2.4.1

One sec helps you take a moment to pause every time you open distracting apps.

It is a straightforward yet powerful tool that raises your awareness, leading to a decrease in your social media consumption. one sec is the focus app that addresses the issue of unconscious social media use at its core, aiming to instill lasting behavioral changes.

The effectiveness of one sec lies in its complete automation, prompting you to reflect on your actions in real-time.

• Balanced social media use: App usage decreases by 57% on average, a fact supported by scientific evidence.
• Productivity: Gain an extra two weeks per year by reallocating time spent on social media to focus on your projects and recharge.
• Mental health: Excessive social media consumption is often linked to symptoms of depression and anxiety.
• ADHD relief: Users hail one sec as a crucial tool for relieving ADHD symptoms.
• Sports: Research indicates that reducing social media usage correlates with increased engagement in physical activities.
• Quit smoking: Studies suggest that cutting down social media use can result in reduced smoking habits.
• Save money: Prevent impulsive spending with the help of one sec.
• Sleep better: Avoid mindless scrolling before bedtime and upon waking up for improved sleep quality.

Using one sec will yield both immediate and enduring changes in your social media habits:

1. It curbs automatic phone behaviors right from the start, making you question your impulse to open certain apps.
2. Over time, it reshapes your habits as these apps become less appealing to your brain, diminishing their addictive pull.

You can also integrate one sec with your desktop web browser: Install the browser extension here.

We provide one sec free of charge for use with one app. Those looking to combine one sec with multiple apps can opt for the premium version, one sec Pro, which offers additional features and customization choices.

The efficacy of one sec has been verified through a study in collaboration with the University of Heidelberg and the Max Planck Institute, indicating a 57% reduction in social media consumption attributed to one sec. For more detailed insights, access our peer-reviewed paper: Read our publication here.

Accessibility Service API
This application leverages the Accessibility Service API to identify and intervene in user-selected target applications. Rest assured, we do not collect personal data; all information remains offline and stored on your device.

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