Instead App: Redirect Your Attention: Redirect distractions into mindful choices that matter

We built Instead because we were tired of watching our own time vanish into endless scrolling and distracting apps. Most “digital wellness” tools either block apps completely or shame you for using them. We wanted something different, something gentler. Instead doesn’t punish you. It interrupts wasted screen time with a mindful pause and then suggests more intentional alternatives that help you break the scroll trap without guilt. What’s unique about this product is how simple and seamless the experience is: Instead works alongside the apps you already use, guiding you back to focus and calm when you need it most. We’re most proud of how early testers have told us it feels supportive, not restrictive. That was our goal: to make technology that serves people, not the other way around. We’d love your feedback what do you think of this approach? And if you’ve ever caught yourself doomscrolling, what would you want Instead to suggest? Thanks for checking us out 🙏