Quick-Quit

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Quick-Quit

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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.

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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

  1. Notice when you've opened an app without intention
  1. Immediately close it without engaging
  1. Take a brief pause to reset your attention
  1. 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

  • Screen Time: The amount of time spent using digital devices
  • App Limits: Self-imposed restrictions on application usage time