
In our hyperconnected world, excessive phone use has become a major barrier to productivity, wellbeing, and meaningful human connection. This learning plan helps anyone feeling controlled by their devices to understand digital dependence, break distraction cycles, and develop healthier tech habits that align with their core values and life goals.
This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Spend less time on phone with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.
Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Spend less time on phone.
Discover why smartphones are so addictive and how they impact your attention, productivity, and wellbeing through exploring the psychology and neuroscience behind digital habits.






Discover why your brain keeps reaching for your phone 150 times daily despite minimal enjoyment. Drawing from Stanford psychiatrist Anna Lembke's research, Tristan Harris's tech ethics insights, and neuroscientist Kent Berridge's work, this episode reveals the hidden mechanics of screen addiction and practical solutions to reclaim your attention.
Learn practical strategies and techniques to identify your unhealthy phone habits and begin implementing effective methods to reduce screen time and reclaim your attention.

Explore comprehensive approaches to creating a sustainable, intentional relationship with technology that aligns with your values and priorities.

Develop mindful practices that help you build deeper connections, increase productivity, and create a more fulfilling life beyond digital distractions.




Discover how 2,000-year-old Stoic philosophy holds the keys to managing smartphone addiction and digital chaos. Learn practical techniques from Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus to build intentional tech habits and reclaim your attention.
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