use low data as a boundary

Pattern

A deliberately limited mobile-data allowance turns constant connectivity into a conscious choice.

Use a lower data plan or app-level cellular restrictions to keep nonessential services offline away from Wi-Fi.

Disable cellular data for one app you do not need while moving through the day.

Do not constrain access needed for navigation, safety, work, accessibility, or an emergency.

intentional friction: A small obstacle creates time to reconsider an automatic digital action.
phone dumbification: Deliberately reduce a smartphone to chosen roles so it behaves like a focused utility.