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2 | 8 Hidden Ways Digital Distraction Keeps You Stuck and the Lies We Tell Ourselves About Screen Time

Denial keeps us stuck. It convinces us that we don’t really have a problem, that we don’t need to change. But if we want to overcome digital distraction, we have to be honest with ourselves.
This episode is all about denial and the sneaky ways it shows up in our screen habits. Maybe it sounds like, “I don’t spend that much time on my phone.” Or, “I’m just unwinding.” But the truth is, we all have blind spots.
I’m breaking down eight forms of denial that might be keeping you tethered to your screen and showing you how to take a step toward freedom.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ The hidden ways denial shows up in your digital habits.✔️ 8 forms of denial and how to know if you’re stuck in one.✔️ Why we make excuses for screen time and how to move past them.✔️ The math of screen time that makes it impossible to ignore.✔️ A simple step to start naming your denial so you can break free.
Next Steps:
Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz: Screen Time Personality Quiz
📝 The 8 Forms of Denial:
Simple Denial – “I don’t have a problem.”
Minimizing – “It’s not that bad.”
Rationalizing – “I have good reasons.”
Blaming – “It’s not my fault.”
Spiritualizing – “It’s okay because I use it for good God stuff.”
Diversion – “Let’s talk about something else.”
Victimization – “I can’t help it.”
Hostility – “Don’t tell me what to do.”
Take a minute to think about the form of denial that hit home for you. Which one stood out the most? Write it down. Say it out loud. Pray about it.
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1 | How Digital Distraction Steals Your Focus and Your First Step to Reduce Screen Time

Welcome to the very first episode of Overcome Digital Distraction! I’m so glad you’re here.
In this episode, I’m sharing my own journey of struggling with screen time. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by how much you check your phone or how easily you get distracted by screens, you’re not alone!
We’ll talk about why digital distractions are stealing your focus, what’s really happening in your brain when you reach for your screen, and the first step to overcoming it. Plus, I’ll introduce you to my Screen Time Personality Quiz, a fun way to discover your relationship with screens and get personalized results and strategies to reclaim your focus and your peace.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Why digital distractions feel so automatic and how to break the cycle.✔️ The difference between external and internal distractions (this one is eye-opening!)✔️ How your brain is wired for distraction and what you can do about it.✔️ The simple first step to start cutting your screen time.✔️ How to take my free Screen Time Personality Quiz and start making real changes.
Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz
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Next Steps:Check your phone’s screen time stats (Settings: Screen Time or Digital Wellbeing). What are your top three most-used apps? Start paying attention to when and why you reach for your phone because awareness is the first step to change!
I’d love to hear what you discover. One step at a time. I’m here to help!
Let’s Connect!Leave me a voice message with your thoughts or questions via Speakpipe on my website!
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Welcome to Overcome Digital Distraction!

Welcome to the Overcome Digital Distraction Podcast!
Is your phone controlling your life, pulling you in every direction, leaving you feeling disconnected and overwhelmed? Are screens stealing your time, diluting your faith, and distorting your focus? In a world dominated by screens, it's easy to feel stuck in a cycle of distraction and drift from God, yourself, and those you love. I've been where you are and I’m here to help break that cycle!
You tell yourself, “Just a few more minutes” and those minutes turn into hours lost on social media, often fuelling comparison and even anxiety. Bedtime scrolling leaves you exhausted, and limiting your kids' screen time feels impossible when you’re battling your own distractions. 
If you're ready to reduce your screen time, reclaim your focus and restore your peace, you're in the right place. It's time to Overcome Digital Distraction.
I'm Julianne August, a Christian life coach, brain health trainer, and digital wellness advocate. I’m a no fluff, dive deep, be honest kind of girl who is passionate about the health of your heart, mind, and soul and I want to help bring awareness to both the delights and the dangers of this ever-changing digital landscape, especially for Christian women who are leading in this generation - all you moms, mentors, and role models who are positioned for impact and influence.
This podcast goes beyond surface solutions to tackle the real roots of your screen struggles and spark some real talk about your digital habits. With each episode, I'll introduce you to practical tools that will help you become screen smart. Don’t worry – this isn’t about eliminating screens, it's about using them wisely. The goal isn't to avoid the digital world entirely, it's to navigate it with confidence!
You'll learn digital decluttering tips, how to set bold boundaries, and take technology timeouts. I’ll guide you through simple self-reflection strategies where you’ll uncover the hidden distractions in your life and discover how peace and productivity go hand in hand.
Go silence those notifications and hit that Do Not Disturb button. Your journey to overcome digital distraction starts now!
Next Steps:
Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz
Let’s Connect!Leave me a voice message with your thoughts or questions via Speakpipe on my website!
📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com 📱 Instagram: @julianne.august 📘 Facebook: Julianne August 🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com
Make it a #screenfreesaturday