Overview
Do you find yourself opening social media without even thinking? Mindful Scroll is a simple yet powerful "pattern interrupt" tool designed to help you regain control over your digital habits and regulate your nervous system.
What it does: Whenever you attempt to visit addictive sites (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, TikTok), Mindful Scroll gently intercepts the page load. Instead of the feed, you are greeted with a calming, full-screen breathing exercise.
How it works:
The Pause: The extension triggers a guided 4-second inhale / 6-second exhale rhythm. This specific ratio is scientifically proven to activate your parasympathetic nervous system and reduce anxiety.
The Focus: Visual cues (a glowing, expanding circle) and optional Zen audio bells guide your breath for 3 short cycles.
The Choice: Once your nervous system is regulated, you make a conscious choice: continue to the site with intention, or close the tab and get back to your day.
Why you should install it:
- Stop Doomscrolling: Break the dopamine loop of unconscious scrolling.
- Reduce Digital Anxiety: Center yourself before consuming content.
- Regain Your Time: That 30-second pause is often enough to realize you didn't really need to check that notification.
Take a breath. Scroll with intention.
Tags
Privacy Practices
🔐 Security Analysis
⏳ Security scan is queued. Check back soon.
