![]() This is another popular site-blocker but only for Macs. If you ever used the social media site blocker Anti-Social, you’ll probably like this as well – Freedom bought Anti-Social awhile back and has rolled that Mac-only blocker app into itself. And it blocks websites, social media, and applications. Actually, this may be the one-stop solution for many of you. 2) Freedomįreedom may not be as well-known as SelfControl, but it does far more. But while it’s one of the best-known site blockers, it’s not necessarily the best. It’s free, but for Macs only – unless you use the Chrome extension for PC users. It’s the classic tool for blocking sites. I bet most of you have already heard of SelfControl. ![]() Fortunately, there are plenty of tools to help you do this. The best way to minimize these distractions is to block them. For goodness sake, they’re right there in front of you, only a click away… Of all the distractions around, social media and “non-work related sites” have got to be the two hardest things to resist. To help you avoid distractions – and thus get way more done – here’s a roundup of the best tools and apps for achieving optimal focus. With the right tools, you can regain your focus and get back to your priorities. It’s the nature of modern work and of modern life.īut just because there’s a cloud of distractions buzzing around your head, that doesn’t mean you have to give in. So if they're thinking about self-harm or have self-harmed they can have a resource at their fingertips.Have you ever had a day that you felt like, the entire world was conspiring to prevent you from getting any work done? Sure you have. "The distrACT app is a safe alternative to put in people's hands. Naomi Salisbury, Director of UK charity Self-Injury Support It's something that's discreet, private and you can access at any time and that's what people who contact our services tell us they want." "I think the app can help people to understand why they're using self-injury and then they're better equipped to talk to someone in 'real life'. ( L.T., Public Contributor with personal experience of self-harm) "Self-harm often occurs at times of great psychological distress, so it's nice to see that there is help out there in the form of this new app. I like that it's sensitive, easy to navigate, and promotes emotional wellbeing no matter where you are in your journey." User feedback via twitter (direct message) Thank you for helping restore my faith back into human kindness with this non-judgemental app." Reviewed by the Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Applications (ORCHA) and named among their 'Top 3 Apps' in January 2019.'Highly commended' for the 2018 National Healthwatch England #NHS70 Award.Winner of the British Medical Association 'Patient Information Award' 2019 for wellbeing.Certified by the NHS Information Standard.Assessed by NHS Digital and listed on the NHS Apps Library.The app has been developed by practising NHS health professionals and experts in self-harm support in line with our robust editorial standards. ![]() Signpost local servicesĪs a university or local area, you can customise the distrACT app to signpost local services and support services to give users more choice about where to go for help.īelow are examples of customised pages for the Bristol and Exeter areas:Ĭustomise apps for your local area (PREMIUM) > Feel reassured about the app’s safety Increase your reach and save on print and distribution costs if these are high. give people who feel suicidal access to information that aims to reduce the risk of them taking their own lives.enable people to choose services wisely so they can get the right care first time - especially when in a crisis.make emergency contact details more easily available.signpost available services and support - all in one place.provide reassuring information about self-harm and suicidal thoughts.Provide support as an organisationĪny organisation (NHS, education, third sector or commercial) can use the distrACT app as a free resource to: Users can feel safe and secure because no sign-up is required, and the app does not collect any personal data. know what do do in a crisis or emergency.access details about available services and support - all in one place.explore the 'chill-zone' with links to resources that can make you feel better, such as films, books and online videos.discover self-help techniques and safer alternatives to self-harms.find out about self-harm and suicidal thoughts.The app offers total privacy and can be used offline to: The distrACT app is listed on the NHS Apps Library and won the British Medical Association 'Patient Information Award 2019' for wellbeing. ![]()
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