Writing

Notes on focus, friction, and getting your time back.

Long-form articles about phone addiction, why most focus apps fail, and what actually works. Updated occasionally — when there's something worth saying.

The science of friction: how 30 seconds can change what you do next

Habits are mostly automatic. Insert a small, deliberate pause and most of them collapse. Here's the research, and how Otama applies it.

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Why a launcher beats another screen-time app

Screen-time apps sit at the edge of your phone. A launcher sits at the center. Why that placement matters more than any feature list.

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Which Otama interrupt fits your goal?

14 mini-games, 5 levels each. A guide to picking the right friction for the right app — and when to skip games entirely in favor of breathing.

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