The 20s Rule - Break Bad Habits per Oliver Brodersen

The 20s Rule helps you break mindless browsing habits by applying a proven psychological principle. It introduces a gentle 20-second pause before distracting sites load, giving you a moment to make a conscious choice instead of acting on impulse.

This extension is more than a simple blocker; it’s a comprehensive tool to help you redesign your digital environment for focus and well-being.

How It Works
The core functionality is simple yet powerful:
1. Add Friction: You create a list of websites that you tend to visit out of habit.
2. Interrupt Autopilot: Before the site loads, a 20-second pause appears, breaking the subconscious habit loop.
3. Reclaim Your Choice: During the pause, you can consciously decide if visiting the site aligns with your intentions.

Turn Pauses into Progress with The Nudge System
Instead of a blank screen, your 20-second pause is filled with an actionable micro-habit to improve your well-being. You can customize which categories of "nudges" you see:
* Physical Resets (e.g., posture checks, eye strain relief)
* Mindful Moments
* Focused Actions & Planning
* Clearing Your Environment
* Goal Alignment & Kind Connection

Choose Your Philosophy: Focus or Balance
The 20s Rule adapts to your lifestyle with two distinct modes:

Focus Mode: For Total Commitment
For when you're all in. This mode disables all exceptions—no skips, pauses, or schedules are allowed. It helps you build a daily streak of intentional browsing, with a counter to track and celebrate your progress.

Balanced Mode: For Power & Flexibility
This mode gives you access to practical tools for when life requires exceptions:
* Active Hours: A powerful scheduler for your work-life balance. Set the extension to be active only during specific hours and days (e.g., 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday).
* Daily Skips: Grant yourself a limited number of skips per day for times when you genuinely need immediate access to a blocked site.
* Quick Pause: Temporarily pause the entire extension for 15 minutes with a single click.

100% Private & Secure
Your privacy is fundamental. The 20s Rule runs entirely locally on your device. We do not have servers, we do not track your activity, and we do not collect any of your personal data. Ever.

Install The 20s Rule today and start building a healthier, more intentional relationship with technology.