Bury the Tempting Apps

What you can see, you will tap. So put the tempting apps where you have to look for them. Tuck social media, news, and games into a single folder, then push that folder to a later screen.

Some people go further and keep the home screen completely empty except for a clock or weather. Having to search for an app instead of tapping on autopilot creates a tiny pause for intention. That pause is more powerful than it sounds — it turns an unconscious habit into a conscious choice.