Break bad browsing habits with ancient Stoic wisdom. Enjoy a Stoic quote with each new tab and optionally add site blocking.

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December 4, 2024
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Stoic Site Blocker Extension

🏛️ STOIC SITE BLOCKER: BREAK BAD BROWSING HABITS WITH ANCIENT WISDOM

Break your mindless browsing habit loop. This extension combines practical site blocking with timeless Stoic philosophy to help you build better browsing habits and maintain focus on what truly matters.

BREAK THE HABIT LOOP:

🔄 THE PROBLEM:
• Mindlessly opening new tabs
• Muscle memory typing distracting sites
• Falling into endless scroll holes
• Losing hours to unproductive browsing
• Automatic, unconscious browsing habits

✨ THE SOLUTION:
• Interrupts automatic browsing patterns
• Creates a mindful pause before access
• Breaks the habit loop with reflection
• Replaces mindless actions with conscious choices
• Builds new, healthier browsing habits

KEY FEATURES:

📱 MINDFUL SITE BLOCKING
• Add distracting websites to your blocklist
• Customize the reflection timer before access
• Option to continue after reflection or close tab
• Clean, distraction-free interface

🎯 STOIC NEW TAB EXPERIENCE
• Each new tab presents curated Stoic wisdom
• Beautiful, minimalist design
• Handpicked quotes from ancient philosophers:
- Marcus Aurelius
- Seneca
- Epictetus
- Zeno of Citium
- And other Stoic masters

⚡ HABIT-BREAKING DESIGN
• Interrupts automatic browsing patterns
• Creates conscious decision points
• Encourages mindful reflection
• Builds better browsing habits
• Reduces unconscious site visits

🎨 THOUGHTFUL INTERFACE
• Clean, modern design
• Distraction-free experience
• Elegant blocking page
• Smooth transitions

WHY IT WORKS:

The science of habit formation tells us that habits have three components:
1. Trigger (feeling bored/stressed/anxious)
2. Routine (automatically opening distracting sites)
3. Reward (temporary escape/entertainment)

This extension breaks this loop by:
• Intercepting the automatic routine
• Creating a mindful pause
• Offering wisdom and reflection
• Enabling conscious choices
• Building new, healthier patterns

PERFECT FOR:

• Breaking social media addiction
• Fighting procrastination
• Overcoming mindless browsing
• Building focused work habits
• Developing digital mindfulness
• Anyone struggling with online distractions

HOW IT WORKS:

1. Add your most distracting sites to your blocklist
2. When muscle memory kicks in and you try to visit these sites, you're interrupted
3. Instead of instant access, you're presented with Stoic wisdom
4. Use the reflection timer to break the automatic habit loop. Choose a delay that makes sense for you.
5. Make a conscious choice: continue mindfully or close the tab
6. Over time, build new, healthier browsing habits

WHY STOICISM?

The ancient Stoics understood that true freedom comes from mastering our impulses and automatic reactions. In our digital age, this wisdom is more relevant than ever. This extension helps you:

• Break free from mindless browsing habits
• Build stronger willpower
• Develop better digital habits
• Find inspiration in ancient wisdom
• Stay focused on meaningful work

PRIVACY & PERMISSIONS:

This extension only requires essential permissions:
• Storage: To save your settings locally
• Tabs: For the new tab experience

Your data stays on your device - we collect nothing.

ABOUT STOICISM:

Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophy that teaches practical wisdom for daily life. Its core principles include:
• Focus on what you can control
• Act with virtue and wisdom
• Build mental resilience
• Live in accordance with nature
• Practice self-discipline

This extension brings these timeless teachings into your modern digital life.

GET STARTED:

Install the extension, click the gear icon on the top right to add your most distracting sites, and begin your journey to more mindful browsing. Break free from automatic habits and let the wisdom of the Stoics guide you to better digital practices.

\"The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.\"
- Marcus Aurelius

Transform your browsing habits today with Stoic wisdom.
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Source Manifest.json

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