ZenBlock - Mindful website blocker
Overcome your distracting habits with Mindful pause
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Nayan Surya

ZenBlock - Mindful website blocker - Overcome your distracting habits with Mindful pause

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Reclaim 2+ hours a day with ZenBlock — a simple website blocker that stops doomscrolling by adding a short mindful pause before you open distracting sites. Block YouTube/Instagram/X, set work-hour schedules, and use Strict Mode when you don’t want an “unlock” option. Stay focused, avoid burnout, and stay in control of your time.

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Nayan Surya
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Hey Hunters, it’s Nayan! A while ago, I kept telling myself “just one YouTube video”… and somehow it was 2 AM again. I tried the usual website blockers. They work… until you hit “unlock” on autopilot. What I needed wasn’t more restriction — it was a pause before the impulse. So I built ZenBlock: a privacy-first Chrome extension that adds a short mindful breathing pause before opening distracting sites. Then you decide — close the tab, or continue for a timed break (so you don’t fall into a scroll hole). I built it for myself first. No big launch. Just shipping, testing, polishing. Today I’m sharing it here to get real feedback from people who actually care about focus + mental clarity. If you’ve ever lost hours to doomscrolling, I’d love for you to try ZenBlock and tell me what feels great — and what’s missing.