i built an app to stop me doomscrolling by literally touching grass

Re:i built an app to stop me doomscrolling by literally touc... by adverbly on Monday February 24, 2025 @09:00AM (#43159633)

Same problem here... Trying to think of some substitutions:

1. Touch snow

2. See the sun while outdoors.

3. Say hi to someone in person.

4. Text a friend or family member.

5. Touch a tree.

I think touch a tree would be the most direct substitution. Something to be said for a social substitution too though, but it probably doesn't match the initial intent of touching grass.

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Re:i built an app to stop me doomscrolling by literally touc... by madmountaingoat on Monday February 24, 2025 @09:24AM (#43159867)

Of course no one needs an app to do any of this, but the general idea of getting out and touching a tree, climbing a snowbank, going out without a coat or hat for a few minutes when it's freezing are all the sorts of things that keep me happy during in the winter.

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Re:i built an app to stop me doomscrolling by literally touc... by rob74 on Monday February 24, 2025 @09:49AM (#43160204)

Besides, depending on your location, touching a tree might also be more hygienic than touching grass (e.g. if you happen to be in an area used for dog-walking).

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