Dates: July 6 – 16, 2026
In one study, switching one’s phone to greyscale was associated with about 20 minutes of reduced screen time per day.*
Hypothesis: Greyscale will make my phone less visually rewarding, reduce mindless scrolling, and help me engage more with the non-screened world.
Results:
- Did I complete the experiment? pending
- Did it work? pending
- Quantifiable change: pending
- What did I notice? pending
- Will I continue (yes, modified, no)? pending
- Rating (1–10): pending
*Dekker CA, Baumgartner SE. Is life brighter when your phone is not? The efficacy of a grayscale smartphone intervention addressing digital well-being. Mobile Media Communication. 2024;12(3):688-708. doi:10.1177/20501579231212062
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