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Pledged to reduce screen time
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THERE'S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO DISCONNECT
Most of us are spending more time with our screens than we consciously chose. Social media, streaming, and constant notifications are quietly shaping how we think, sleep, and connect with the people around us.
You're not the only one who noticed.
This is a growing community of people choosing to step back and reconnect with the world around us. Whether you want to reduce your screen time, take a break from social media, or quit for good, you don't have to do it alone.
A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Nothing to sell you, no tracking, no data collection, no spam. This is truly free.
What's next
Understand the problem
Read our summary of research findings on how algorithm-driven social media and device dependency affect mental health, attention, and civic life.
Explore the research →How to reduce your screen time
Practical strategies for reducing your screen time, changing your environment, and making the change stick.
Read the guide →Do it for the kids
Even if we were heavily influenced, most adults chose to join social media. Kids today were born into it. The research on how it's reshaping their brains and mental health is alarming, and everyone who has young people in their lives should know it.
Read what the research says about kids →In the news
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