https://getgreatr.app/blog/ Research-backed guides from Greatr on building habits, morning routines, screen time and focus: what the studies say and how to make small habits stick. en © 2026 Yaoki Studios Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://getgreatr.app/apple-touch-icon.png https://getgreatr.app/blog/ 144 144 https://getgreatr.app/blog/morning-routine/ https://getgreatr.app/blog/morning-routine/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Jip Groen Routines morning routine routines habit stacking sleep Build a morning routine you'll keep: three ready plans (10, 20 and 45 minutes), the order that works, and what to do when you oversleep or travel. https://getgreatr.app/blog/how-to-focus-deep-work/ https://getgreatr.app/blog/how-to-focus-deep-work/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Jeroen Snel Focus how to focus deep work focus sessions phone distraction Learn how to focus with phone-free deep work sessions: one task, a timer and your phone out of sight. Includes session lengths and what research says. https://getgreatr.app/blog/block-apps-on-iphone/ https://getgreatr.app/blog/block-apps-on-iphone/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Jeroen Snel Screen time block apps on iPhone Screen Time app limits social media Screen Time blocks apps by the clock. Here's how to block apps on iPhone until your habits are done instead, with every built-in option compared. https://getgreatr.app/blog/how-to-stop-doomscrolling/ https://getgreatr.app/blog/how-to-stop-doomscrolling/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Jip Groen Screen time doomscrolling morning routine screen time social media Stop doomscrolling in the morning without relying on willpower: 7 steps that change where your phone sleeps, what you see first and when feeds open. https://getgreatr.app/blog/habit-stacking/ https://getgreatr.app/blog/habit-stacking/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Jip Groen Routines habit stacking routines habit formation morning routine Habit stacking ties a new habit to one you already do. Learn the formula, see 15 examples and build your first stack into a routine that sticks. https://getgreatr.app/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-form-a-habit/ https://getgreatr.app/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-form-a-habit/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Jeroen Snel Habits habit formation 66 days 21 days consistency Not 21 days. Research puts the median at 66 days, with a range of 18 to 254. See what speeds a habit up, and why one missed day doesn't reset it. https://getgreatr.app/blog/how-to-reduce-screen-time/ https://getgreatr.app/blog/how-to-reduce-screen-time/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Jeroen Snel Screen time reduce screen time Screen Time iPhone notifications grayscale Learn how to reduce screen time on iPhone with 8 changes that last: fewer notifications, grayscale, app limits and locks that wait until your habits are done. https://getgreatr.app/blog/evening-routine/ https://getgreatr.app/blog/evening-routine/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT Jeroen Snel Routines evening routine night routine sleep routines Build an evening routine that ends with sleep, not a screen: a simple countdown to bed, a 10-minute version for late nights, and what to avoid before bed. https://getgreatr.app/blog/how-to-build-discipline/ https://getgreatr.app/blog/how-to-build-discipline/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT Jeroen Snel Habits self-discipline willpower self-control habits motivation How to build discipline without relying on willpower: 7 research-backed steps, from one small habit and an if-then plan to a setup that removes temptation. https://getgreatr.app/blog/journaling-for-beginners/ https://getgreatr.app/blog/journaling-for-beginners/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT Jip Groen Mindfulness journaling for beginners journal prompts journaling mindfulness New to journaling? How to start in five minutes a day, 15 simple journal prompts, what research says about the benefits, and how to keep the habit going. https://getgreatr.app/blog/dopamine-detox/ https://getgreatr.app/blog/dopamine-detox/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Jip Groen Screen time dopamine detox dopamine fasting screen time habits social media Does a dopamine detox work? You can't reset dopamine in a weekend, but you can change the cues behind your habits. What the science says, and what to do. https://getgreatr.app/blog/how-to-build-a-reading-habit/ https://getgreatr.app/blog/how-to-build-a-reading-habit/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Jip Groen Focus reading habit how to read more books habit formation How to build a reading habit that lasts: 8 steps, what 10 minutes a day adds up to, the best time to read, and how to get back into reading after a slump. https://getgreatr.app/blog/how-to-break-a-bad-habit/ https://getgreatr.app/blog/how-to-break-a-bad-habit/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Jip Groen Habits break a bad habit habit change triggers habits nail biting How to break a bad habit for good: find the cue, change the setup, add friction and plan a replacement. 7 research-backed steps, and what to do when you slip. https://getgreatr.app/blog/meditation-for-beginners/ https://getgreatr.app/blog/meditation-for-beginners/ Tue, 26 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Jeroen Snel Mindfulness meditation for beginners how to meditate mindfulness breathing A plain guide to meditation for beginners: how to meditate in five steps, how long to sit, what the research supports, and what to do when your mind wanders. https://getgreatr.app/blog/how-to-stay-consistent/ https://getgreatr.app/blog/how-to-stay-consistent/ Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Jeroen Snel Habits consistency motivation habit tracking streaks habits How to stay consistent with habits: set a two-minute minimum, track the days you show up, never miss twice and plan your comeback. Six rules backed by research. https://getgreatr.app/blog/how-to-wake-up-early/ https://getgreatr.app/blog/how-to-wake-up-early/ Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Jip Groen Routines how to wake up early sleep body clock morning routine How to wake up early without feeling tired: a two-week plan in 15-minute steps, why your body clock resists, and the habits that make early mornings stick.