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Your brain isn't broken.
It just learned a bad habit.

That pull toward your screens isn't a character flaw. Your brain got hooked on the quick relief they give you, whether it's checking, watching, or just numbing out. Guided hypnosis rewires that pattern at the root, so the urge fades on its own and you take back control of your time and your life.

15-20 min/dayPrivate audio sessionsEvidence-based approachCore shift in 6-8 weeks

It's not a willpower problem

When you're bored, stressed, or unsure what to do next, your brain reaches for a screen on autopilot. It's not because you're weak. It's because your brain learned that screens are a quick fix. Willpower can hold you back for a while, but it doesn't change the underlying habit.

Something triggers you

You feel bored, stressed, or restless, and your brain wants a quick hit of relief.

Your hand moves before you think

You open an app, pick up the phone, or turn on a video automatically. By the time you notice, you're already deep in it.

Quick relief, then worse

You get a brief distraction, but then feel more scattered and less focused than before.

Repeat

The cycle runs again and again, getting stronger each time. Scientists call this a habit loop.

How it actually works

Instead of white-knuckling against urges, you teach your brain that screens aren't actually as rewarding as it expects. When your brain keeps getting that message, the urge itself gets weaker. Not because you're fighting it, but because your brain updates the habit. Scientists call this memory reconsolidation: old patterns can be rewritten when the brain notices reality doesn't match its expectations.

And don't worry, hypnosis here isn't mind control or a magic trance. It's just guided focus. You stay aware the whole time. Think of it like a coach walking you through an exercise for your attention.

The urge fires

Before you even think about it, your brain predicts "this will feel good" and pushes you toward a screen. In neuroscience, this is called a predictive signal.

You learn to notice it

Instead of acting on autopilot, you start catching the urge as it happens. You feel it in your body rather than just obeying it.

Reality doesn't match

You pause and notice: "I expected relief, but I actually don't feel better." That gap between expectation and reality is what scientists call a prediction error.

Your brain updates

When this happens enough times, your brain rewrites the old pattern. The urge gets weaker on its own. This is memory reconsolidation in action.

This approach draws on research by Judson Brewer (habit change and craving), Bruce Ecker (memory reconsolidation), and predictive processing theory, applied through guided hypnosis.

Backed by real science

This isn't guesswork. These numbers come from randomized controlled trials.

5.2×2

more effective than the gold standard

Reward re-evaluation based training vs gold standard for addiction.

5.6×1

more screen time reduction than monitoring alone

Attention-based intervention vs screen-time tracking.

8.7×1

bigger drop in compulsive use than control group

Same trial, compulsive use scores.

Based on neuroscience research on habit formation (predictive processing & memory reconsolidation)

An 8-week core program + maintenance support

One audio session a day, 15-20 minutes. Most people start noticing a real shift in the first 6 weeks. The full 8-week core builds the foundation, then maintenance keeps the progress from slipping under stress.

Phase 1 · Weeks 1–4

Unlearn the habit loop

You train your brain to see that screens don't deliver the reward it expects, so the urge loses its grip.

Phase 2 · Weeks 5–8

Address what's underneath

Most compulsive screen use covers up stress, lack of connection, or a missing sense of meaning. This phase works on those root causes so you don't relapse.

Phase 3 · After week 8

Maintain and reinforce

Use maintenance sessions and boosters during high-stress periods to prevent rebound and lock in healthier patterns long term.

Breaking the Screen Habit

Week 2 · Session 4

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What people start noticing

You catch yourself before it starts

That split second of awareness gets longer, and you start choosing instead of reacting.

You can focus for longer stretches

Less compulsive switching means you actually finish what you start.

Being away from screens feels fine

That low-grade anxiety of being disconnected starts to fade.

Bedtime gets easier

You stop falling into late-night screen holes and actually wind down.

You're more present with people

Conversations feel fuller when your attention isn't split.

You use screens on purpose

Technology goes back to being a tool, not a reflex you can't control.

What's included

Everything you need to break the screen habit, in one program.

A personalized assessment that maps your specific triggers
A new guided hypnosis session every day for 8 weeks
Daily check-ins so you can see your progress build
Maintenance boosters to keep results stable after the core program

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this just another willpower method?

The opposite, actually. Willpower means forcing yourself to resist. This helps your brain stop craving screens in the first place, so there's less to resist.

Do I have to quit screens completely?

Not at all. The goal is to use screens on purpose, not to give them up. You keep everything that's useful and cut the compulsive stuff.

What if I don't think I can be hypnotized?

Forget what you've seen on stage or in movies. No one takes control of your mind. Hypnosis is really just focused attention. When someone guides you to concentrate deeply on one thing, your mind naturally becomes more open to new ideas, the same way you get absorbed in a good book or film and forget where you are. That's essentially all trance is: deep focus. Neuroscientists call it absorption, and almost everyone can do it with a bit of guidance. You stay aware the whole time.

How fast will I see results?

Most people notice a shift within the first week or two. Things like catching yourself before reaching for a screen, or realizing you haven't felt the urge in a while. It builds from there.

How much time does it take?

Just 15-20 minutes a day. Most people listen before bed, which also helps with sleep. You don't need to clear your schedule. It's designed to fit into a normal day.

If the core program is 8 weeks, why stay subscribed longer?

The core phase creates the initial shift. Ongoing access helps you reinforce it, use booster sessions when stress spikes, and avoid slipping back into old habits. Longer plans are designed for long-term stability, not because the core takes a year.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. You can cancel your subscription anytime from your account settings. No questions asked, no hoops to jump through.

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