Hey Reader!

I've bought a lot of great things this year (this pair of jeans, this line of make up, this vacuum), but, hands down, the best money I spent was on our Brick.

If this is new to you, a Brick is a small, square technological wonder you can mount on your fridge (or hide in a drawer) to block apps on your phone.

I am not exaggerating when I say my social media scrolling is down to almost zero. NADA. ZILCH. NOTHING.

And, I've tried a lot of different apps, but there was always an easy workaround and, listen, I have NO SELF-CONTROL. That's why I need a tool that will not just remind me I'm being naughty, but will shut that shit DOWN.

With the Brick, you have to physically walk up to it and tap your phone to get access to your apps again.

Of course, I've left the house multiple times, forgotten to tap it, and then had to go all day without access to scrolling. And I survived! And actually thrived!

Okay, here are the deets broken down:

1. You can set up different, blocking profiles. I have one that blocks everything but texts for when I'm writing and the kids are in school. I have another one that blocks social media and email, which I use the rest of the time.
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2. You have to physically walk up to it and tap it to "brick it" or "unbrick it", which somehow makes you think twice before logging back in.
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3. It's helped a ton with our family screen time! Kids have to brick their phones every night at 6pm (everything but texts and Spotify) and then on weekends when they're studying and doing chores.
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4. I bought a second one that I keep in the car "just in case" because I really do forget to unbrick it all the time. I've only used it once when we had an EMAIL EMERGENCY because my daughter forgot to turn her Math homework in.
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5. Not to get overly dramatic, but it's made our evenings so much more chill. We've been playing games more as a family and just talking because phones are boring after 6pm.

It's such a small shift that's made a huge difference in our family life and my mental health. I can't recommend getting one enough!

You wanna know another small shift you can make that'll change your 2026?

🎉 Joining the You Habit so you can show up for yourself regularly!

Think of it like a Brick for your overwhelm and resentment - once a week you get to remember who you are, what you like to do, and put yourself first.

It's easy, fun, and, most likely, will shift your life because that's what happens with consistent action over time.

And tomorrow is the last day to get a free hour of coaching with yours truly! Don't Brick me! (I think I've taken this metaphor far enough, don't you?)

Let me know if you have questions on the class or the Brick!

xx. Kara

PS: For the skimmers: Buy a Brick. Buy my email accountability program. Feel fantastic.