Identity-based messages on your lock screen that strengthen your prefrontal cortex and break the cycle of mindless scrolling.
Every unlock is a battle between impulse and intention. The algorithms are winning.
Understanding why willpower alone isn't enough.
Deep in your brain, the basal ganglia controls automatic behaviors and habits. It's fast, efficient, and doesn't require conscious thought. When you mindlessly reach for your phone, that's the basal ganglia running a deeply ingrained habit loop: trigger, routine, reward.
Your prefrontal cortex (PFC) handles executive function: planning, decision-making, and impulse control. It's the part of your brain that knows scrolling is a waste of time. But the PFC is slower and requires more energy than the basal ganglia.
The key to breaking phone addiction isn't willpower. It's giving your prefrontal cortex more "reps" to override automatic behaviors until new, healthier patterns become the default.
Most behavior change fails because it focuses on outcomes rather than identity. Rewired flips this script.
The most effective way to change your habits is to focus not on what you want to achieve, but on who you wish to become.James Clear, Atomic Habits
When you read "I am a builder" while about to mindlessly scroll, your brain experiences dissonance. Builders create. Are you about to create, or consume? This friction engages your PFC.
Humans have a deep need to act consistently with their self-image. By repeatedly seeing identity statements, you create pressure to behave in ways that match who you've declared yourself to be.
Rewired refreshes every 20 minutes, providing consistent reinforcement without becoming "wallpaper" your brain ignores. This prevents habituation while maximizing neural imprinting.
New content triggers your brain's orienting response, a momentary pause that interrupts automatic behavior. Each widget refresh is a chance for your PFC to intercept the habit loop.
Every pause strengthens the neural pathways for self-control.
The basal ganglia initiates an automatic, habitual behavior
"I am a builder. Builders create; they don't just consume."
Your prefrontal cortex engages, creating a moment of conscious choice
Whether you continue or not, you've strengthened your executive function
Rewired automatically adapts to your daily rhythm.
Lives on your lock screen, catching you at the exact moment of decision, before you've even unlocked.
Rotates prompts frequently enough to trigger the orienting response, preventing banner blindness.
Curated identity-based messages that create cognitive dissonance and engage your prefrontal cortex.
Automatically shifts messaging based on time of day to match your natural rhythms.
No tracking, no data collection, no accounts. Everything stays on your device.
No app to open, no notifications to dismiss. Just there, integrated into your daily phone use.
"I've tried every screen time app out there. Rewired is different because it doesn't fight you, it changes how you think about picking up your phone in the first place. I went from 5+ hours to under 2 hours daily."
Every glance at your phone is an opportunity. Make each one count.
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