1 Minute Habit · #159

Set a 1-minute timer to delete unused apps

1 Minute Habit for June 8

Set a 1-minute timer to delete unused apps

Today’s Habit · #159Category: Digital Wellness

Why This Habit Helps

Digital clutter creates mental clutter—this tiny purge makes your phone feel lighter and your mind clearer.

It’s like decluttering your mental space one icon at a time.

What You’ll Do in 1 Minute

  • Frees up storage and reduces decision fatigue when scrolling.
  • Improves focus by removing unnecessary distractions.
  • Boosts your sense of control and order.
  • Often sparks the 'tidy-up' momentum for other digital areas.
  • Your phone might even run faster afterward!

Quick Overview

Just like a messy desk can stress you out, a cluttered phone screen can do the same without you realizing it.

This micro-habit makes your digital space feel fresh, intentional, and easier to navigate.

How to Get Started

  • Set a 1-minute timer—no more, no less—to quickly scan and remove unused apps.
  • Sort by last used and remove anything untouched in months.
  • Uninstall one app you scroll mindlessly just once—see how it feels!

How to Adapt This Habit

If you’re a busy professional

Remove apps that constantly ping you—fewer distractions = more focus.

If you’re a parent

Do this while your kid is watching a cartoon—model digital wellness!

If you’re a student or learner

Replace a time-wasting app with one that helps you study or focus.

💬 Join the Challenge

🧹 What’s one app you didn’t even realize was still there?

Share your deleted app count—we’re cheering you on!

🌱 Be part of the habit community — follow us on Instagram @1minutehabit and tag us to share your journey!

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How did deleting apps make you feel?

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💬 Your Success Stories

I deleted 8 apps in one minute and it felt amazing. My home screen finally looks clean again—and I stopped mindlessly opening one of them every hour!

Zane

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