Why I made it

Nightly scrolling was consuming the last 45 minutes before sleep and the first 20 minutes after waking — directly undermining my sleep and information diet principles.

Assumptions

The discomfort of not having the phone nearby will diminish within 2 weeks. An alarm clock is a sufficient replacement.

Alternatives considered

App-based phone restriction (Opal). Charging in a different room only on weeknights. Buying a Kindle for bedside reading instead.

What could go wrong

May miss important messages in a late-night emergency. Initial friction with the habit change.

Expected outcome

Sleep onset faster, morning less reactive, more reading before bed.

Actual outcome

Confirmed. Sleep quality improved within 10 days. Now reading 20 pages each evening consistently.