Website blocking 6 min read
How to block websites on iPhone
Block websites on iPhone with Screen Time, or use a Safari extension to pause habitual news visits. Clear setup steps, iPad guidance, and troubleshooting.
Read the guideField guides / The attention edition
A field guide
to a quieter
internet.
Block distracting websites. Give self-control a helping hand. Find a way to follow the news that leaves some room for the rest of your life.
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Website blocking
Choose the right boundary. Then make sure it works.
Website blocking 6 min read
How to block websites on Safari for Mac
Block websites in Safari on Mac with Screen Time or a news-blocking extension. Set up permissions, check Safari profiles, and verify that blocking works.
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Attention & habits
Less reliance on willpower. A little more intention.
Attention & habits 5 min read
How to stop doomscrolling
A practical guide to stopping doomscrolling: spot your triggers, add friction, set a stopping point, and build a news habit that leaves room for your life.
Read the guide“What did I
open this for?”
A useful question to put between an impulse and another hour of scrolling.
Try the six-second pause ↗03 /
News & wellbeing
Stay connected to the world without reading it all day.
News & wellbeing 5 min read
How to stop reading the news all day
Build a calmer news routine: choose useful sources, cut repeated checking, take a news break, and keep local updates and emergency information available.
Read the guideNews & wellbeing 5 min read
When the news feels overwhelming
Practical ways to handle news anxiety: choose useful sources, set information boundaries, make room for action and know when to seek support.
Read the guidePublished by BlockTheNews. Practical notes for a more deliberate digital life.