Ever feel like your phone has too much pull over your attention? In this episode, I share a simple but powerful habit that transformed the way I interact with my phone. Switching to grayscale. What started as a short experiment turned into a game-changer, helping me break unconscious scrolling habits and see the beauty of life beyond my screen. Plus, I dive into the brain science behind colour psychology, the biblical significance of colour, and a practical challenge to help you try grayscale for yourself!

• How colour is intentionally used in app design to keep you hooked.
• The surprising impact of switching your phone to grayscale.
• The connection between colour psychology, dopamine, and digital habits.
• A step-by-step guide to enabling grayscale on your device.
• A flexible challenge to help you try grayscale at your own pace.

Download the "Guide to Grayscale" - A step-by-step tutorial for switching your phone to grayscale (iPhone & Android), plus a shortcut to toggle it on and off. https://julianneaugust.com/guide-to-grayscale

Take the "After Hours Challenge" - Start small by using grayscale in the evenings and work your way up!

Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz! Get the 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - A free step-by-step guide to help you declutter your digital life, set healthy boundaries, and create spaces of rest.

👉 https://julianneaugust.com/screen-time-personality-quiz

Let’s Connect! I’d love to hear your experience with the grayscale challenge! Email me at hello@julianneaugust.com or find me on instagram @julianne.august

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Be honest, do you check your phone before you even get out of bed?

Maybe it’s your alarm, a quick glance at notifications, or just scrolling for a few minutes before starting the day. It seems harmless, right?

But what if I told you this one small habit could be draining your mental energy, hijacking your focus, and even rewiring your brain before your feet hit the floor?

In this episode, we’re talking about why reaching for your phone first thing in the morning is working against you and what to do instead. It is all about the power of your first hour and why keeping screens out of it, might be the single most impactful shift you can make.

• How grabbing your phone first thing trains your brain for distraction
• The science behind brain waves and your morning wake-up process
• What the Bible says about starting your day with God
• Simple ways to create a screen-free first hour (even if an hour feels impossible!)
• How small habit shifts lead to lasting transformation

Commit to 30-60 minutes of screen-free time tomorrow morning and notice how it changes your focus, mindset, and connection with God.

Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz https://julianneaugust.com/screen-time-personality-quiz

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Let’s talk! Email me and let me know what shifts for you. I’d love to hear about it. hello@julianneaugust.com

Pass this episode along to a friend who needs this challenge too! You have the power to reclaim your first hour.

If your relationship with screens feels complicated, you’re not alone. So many of us feel constantly connected but somehow more disconnected than ever.

The good news? You don’t have to throw your phone in a lake to find real, deep, exhale-worthy peace. In this episode, I’m breaking down my 3-Day Digital Peace Plan, a simple yet powerful plan to help you create space for focus, rest, and presence without ditching technology completely.

This isn’t about guilt or unrealistic expectations, it’s about small, practical shifts that add up to big changes in how you interact with screens and reclaim your focus and time.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why digital clutter is stealing your focus, and how to clear it out. ✔️ The 3x3 Framework for finding balance in your digital life. ✔️ How Digital Decluttering, Boundary Basics, and Technology Time-Outs create lasting change. ✔️ A simple way to reset your screen habits in just three days. ✔️ The neuroscience behind why we crave screens and how to regain control.

Next Steps:

Quiz Link: https://julianneaugust.com/screen-time-personality-quiz

Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz! Once you finish, you’ll get access to the 3-Day Digital Peace Plan completely free! This guide will walk you through how to:

• Declutter your digital life so your mind feels lighter.
• Set boundaries that actually work for you.
• Create screen-free time that restores your focus, relationships, and peace.

This is your starting point toward a healthier, more intentional relationship with your screens.