I built an app that adds a 5-second pause before you open Instagram or TikTok

Been thinking about my phone addiction for a while. I unlock it 130+ times a day, mostly on autopilot.

Most solutions try to block apps or shame you with screen time reports. I wanted something different, a gentle nudge to disrupt my bad habit.

So I'm building Reclaim: a 5-second intentional pause before you open social apps. Based on implementation intention research (same science behind Duolingo's habit design). The idea is that a tiny moment of friction is enough to break the autopilot loop.

No product yet, just a waitlist landing page and a lot of ideas on how to nudge people to "reclaim" their time and build better habits. Would love honest feedback before I build the real thing.

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