Ten seconds of nothing.
No technique, no goal. Just a gap in the scroll.
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In short
A ten-second pause is the smallest break you can take: put your thumb down, drop your shoulders and do nothing until the count is over. Then ask one question: what do I actually need right now? It fits into almost any moment of the day.
Before you unlock your phone
Moment 1
Hold it for ten seconds first. Often the urge to scroll passes on its own.
Between two meetings
Moment 2
Ten seconds with your eyes off the screen before the next call starts.
At a red light
Moment 3
Shoulders down, hands soft on the wheel. Nothing to do until it turns green.
Before you reply
Moment 4
A short gap before an answer is often the difference between reacting and responding.
Before you sleep
Moment 5
Ten seconds of nothing after the last screen of the day, before the lights go out.
Why not take one more, before you scroll on?
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Ten seconds of nothing. You'll feel the difference.
Put your thumb down. Drop your shoulders. Just look.
There. What do you actually need right now?
More pauses like this are free on I feel five dot com.
Why not take one more, before you scroll on?
I feel five. Everything else is noise.
Questions people ask
Can ten seconds really make a difference?
It won't change your day, but it can interrupt the autopilot. Many people notice they feel a little calmer and more aware of what they need.
What do I do during the pause?
Nothing. Put your phone down, drop your shoulders and let the seconds pass. If you want a longer pause, try a guided breathing exercise.
When should I take a pause?
Whenever your feed or your day gets loud. Short pauses work best when they become a habit.