Do Instead guides
A little help making room.
Start with one boundary or one list you already use. These guides walk you through the choices and the setup.
Set boundaries that fit your day
- Block apps at certain times
Understand allowed windows and daily allowances.
- Block Instagram on iPhone
Choose when to use the app, without deleting it.
- Block work apps after hours
Set weekday access and keep personal communication available.
- Block distracting websites on iPhone
Understand website selection, iOS menu differences and browser checks.
- Stop ignoring Screen Time limits
Find out whether the problem is a setting, an override or the wrong rule.
Choose what to do instead
- A 14-day digital detox plan
Follow a standalone daily plan with a printable schedule and weekly reviews.
- How to stop doomscrolling on iPhone
A practical sequence: find the trigger, choose a boundary, prepare a next step and review.
- What to do instead of scrolling
Choose a realistic activity for 2, 5 or 15 minutes, including rest.
- Use Apple Reminders
Bring your existing tasks into the pause.
- Connect Todoist
See how the Pro task integration works.
Find the right approach
- Best scroll-blocking apps for iPhone in 2026
Compare six approaches, free options and practical tradeoffs.
- Compare Do Instead with five alternatives
Read detailed comparisons with Opal, ScreenZen, one sec, Jomo and Freedom.
Looking for something else?
Find quick answers in Support & FAQ, compare Free and Pro, or check the desktop extension publication status.
Make room for what you’d rather do.
Start with your Apple Reminders for free. Add Pro when you want scheduled blocking and Todoist.