URMC / Employee Assistance Program / News & Events / UR Medicine EAP Blog / January 2022 / Apps that Rescue You from Lost Time Apps that Rescue You from Lost Time If willpower seems futile to stop overuse of social media or web surfing, try an app to regain control. Some apps lock you out of what distracts you most. Others set limits on the time you can use. A few will confront you with how much time you’ve spent online, which allows you to calculate the cost of lost time. (Ouch.) Some apps send annoying messages that don’t stop until you log off. These options scratch the surface of what’s out there, but a tech solution awaits you that might raise your personal and employment productivity: Stay Focused Keith Stein | 1/19/2022 You may also like Are You Addicted to Your Smartphone? Teens and Video Gaming Addiction Intervening with "Nomophobia" Reduce Screen Time and Be More Productive