Tired of Being Pulled in 10 Directions at Once? Here's how to stop mindless scrolling.
- Alison Butler
- Aug 18
- 3 min read
How to stop mindless scrolling
Let’s be honest—we aren’t choosing to be constantly pulled into the vortex of our email inbox or to spend a random 30 minutes of our day mindlessly scrolling.
It just happens. A few minutes between Teams meetings. A quick check before bed. Just checking Instagram during your ‘five-minute break’ that accidentally turned into twenty.
But over time, that “quick check” becomes a default. A reflex.And without realizing it, you're spending more time inside other people’s lives—and less time fully present in your own.
If you’ve ever ended the day wondering where your time went, or why you feel so mentally scattered even though you didn’t do that much…
You’re not alone.
That's why I created the (UN) Scroll Challenge.
It’s a free 5-day reset designed to help you take back your time, focus, and energy—without completely shutting it all down and going off-grid!
This isn’t about shaming your screen time or pretending you can live without your phone. It’s about small, intentional shifts that help you feel different:
✨ Clearer
✨ Less distracted (not pulled in 100 mental directions)
✨ In charge of your own time
✨ And more present in the moments that actually matter to you
Let's learn how to stop mindless scrolling together, in a fun, easy challenge. You'll be surprised at how small changes can have big impact!
Here's how it works:
🗓 When: September 8–12, 2025
⏰ Time Commitment: Just 10–15 minutes a day
📥 Delivered: Straight to your inbox each evening so you can start fresh the next morning
Each email includes a bite-sized insight and one simple action step—nothing overwhelming, nothing that requires a total lifestyle overhaul.

Think of it as a reset for your relationship with your screen… and your attention.
The best part? You get to choose your own adventure based on how you feel right now.
Choose your challenge level:
✨Level 1 – The Quick Win Crew
Skim the daily email, take one bold little action, and boom—momentum, activated. Perfect if you want impact without overthinking it.
📝 Level 2 – The Reflective Rebel
You’re still taking action (obviously), but you’re also carving out a few minutes to journal on the daily prompt. This level adds some deeper insight with your momentum—hello, inner wisdom.
🎧 Level 3 – The Full-Body Yes
You’re all in! You’re reading the email, journaling like a boss, and tuning in to my bonus audio inside our private Telegram space. This level brings the energy, the extra support, and a chance to comment and interact with the community of challengers!
By the end of the challenge, you’ll feel lighter, more focused, and more like you again.
If that sounds like something your nervous system would thank you for, sign up here.
Let’s spend less time scrolling—and more time actually living.
Alison

Hi, I'm Alison and welcome to the blog.
If you’re constantly “on” and running on low, Resilient is my free weekly email inbox break you didn’t know you needed.
Resilient helps you reclaim your time, set better boundaries, and live with more ease (without guilt). One email. Deep exhale.
Each week, I’ll send you boundary reminders, mindset shifts, and small ways to take your time back.
Be sure to connect with me on IG @alisonbutlernl or on LinkedIn.
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