Introducing Meditate to Unblock

A mindful pause before the scroll. Our latest feature is here — and it’s one of our favorites: Meditate to Unblock Apps.

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Here’s how it works:‍

Picking up your phone has become a reflex. One tap and you’re in, without thinking. That micro-habit chips away at focus, mood, and presence.

At Roots, we design tools to interrupt that autopilot—to help you re-center before diving back in.

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Here’s how it works:

• You block an app like Instagram or TikTok.
• When you try to open it, a short meditation appears.
• You close your eyes, breathe, and follow a guided practice.
• Once you finish, you can unblock the app (if you still want to).

That moment of mindfulness often shifts the trajectory. Sometimes you’ll continue. Other times, you’ll realize you don’t need to open the app at all.

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Why we built this

Even a minute of meditation is proven to reduce stress, reset your nervous system, and restore awareness. Instead of fueling the dopamine loop, you pause and notice what’s really happening.

We also hope this feature can serve as a gateway to building a stronger meditation practice—helping you carry the benefits beyond your phone and into daily life.

Meditate to Unblock is part of our growing library of Speed Bumps—intentional moments of friction designed to help you scroll less, and live more.

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Try it today

Update to the latest version of Roots and experience Meditate to Unblock.
Your future self will thank you.

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