Handle stress without scrolling.
Escapists don't scroll for fun—they scroll to escape. Hard conversation, tough project, or just overwhelm. The 7-day Escapist reset trains you to catch the trigger before the drift starts.
Your 7-day Escapist reset
Day 1 · Trigger mapping
Log your baseline ScreenTime Score, identify your top 3 stress triggers (meetings, emails, conflict), and start tracking when drift sessions begin.
Day 2 · Alternative toolkit
Test 3 quick relief rituals: 2-minute walk, box breathing, or 60-second journaling. Buddy prompts you to try one before reaching for your phone.
Day 3 · SMS catch system
Turn on SMS Buddy stress check-ins. When you bail on a check-in, Buddy routes you to rapid reset mode with tighter constraints before the spiral starts.
Day 4 · Scene activation
Enable Work Focus Scene with soft-locks on social and streaming. Scenes add friction during high-stress windows without blocking utility sites.
Day 5 · Relief audit
Review which alternatives actually reduced drift. Double down on what worked, drop what didn't, and adjust Buddy prompts to match your pattern.
Day 6 · Resilience test
Intentionally face a low-stakes stressor (email inbox, budget review) with scenes active. Use the experience to refine your trigger response.
Day 7 · Progress snapshot
Compare ScreenTime Score receipts, celebrate wins, identify your most reliable relief ritual, and schedule next-week experiments.
Tools Escapists rely on
Stress-Aware Scenes
Detects drift patterns during high-stress windows and adds soft-locks on social and streaming sites. Offers quick break alternatives before you spiral.
SMS Buddy Check-ins
Texts during stress-prone hours to catch drift before it becomes a 90-minute escape. Miss a check-in and Buddy routes you to rapid reset mode.
Relief Ritual Library
Micro-exercises validated by other Escapists: box breathing, 2-minute walks, journaling prompts. Each ritual is timed to fit within a typical stress break.
Escapists in the wild
- "I used to scroll for 45 minutes after every tough call. Now I catch it at 5 minutes because Buddy texts me before I lose track of time." — Maya, Account Executive
- "The 2-minute walk alternative sounds dumb, but it actually breaks the loop. I do it 70% of the time now." — Chris, Therapist
- "ScreenTime Score +34 in 28 days. The dashboard shows exactly when stress hits—I can see the pattern now." — Leah, Startup Founder