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What Is Quick-Quit?
Quick-Quit is a digital wellness technique where you immediately close or quit an app the moment you catch yourself mindlessly opening it. It's a behavioral intervention strategy to break automatic app-checking habits.
Word Origins:
The term combines "quick" (rapid, immediate) with "quit" (to stop or leave), emerging around 2018 in digital wellness communities as a practical response to compulsive app checking behavior.
How to Practice Quick-Quit
- Notice when you've opened an app without intention
- Immediately close it without engaging
- Take a brief pause to reset your attention
- Optional: Log the occurrence to track improvement
Benefits of Quick-Quit
- Breaks automatic app-checking cycles
- Increases awareness of unconscious phone habits
- Reduces screen time without complex rules
- Helps regain control over app usage
- Supports development of mindful technology use
Related Terms
- Digital Mindfulness Score: A metric measuring conscious technology use
- Screen Time: The amount of time spent using digital devices
- Digital Boundaries: Personal limits set for healthy technology use
- App Limits: Self-imposed restrictions on application usage time