2026-04-15
How to Reduce YouTube Shorts Addiction
The same friction framework for TikTok works for YouTube Shorts and other infinite feeds.
Infinite feed products follow similar psychology. If one platform is hard to control, others usually are too.
Shared Addiction Mechanics
Autoplay, variable reward, and low access cost drive repeated checking.
Unified Control Framework
Apply one consistent gate across all addictive apps.
Daily Implementation
Choose your effort rule and keep it simple.
- Define allowed apps
- Set effort per unlock
- Review usage each evening
Try This Instead
Use an app that makes you complete push-ups, squats, planks, or running before unlocking TikTok.
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