[🚨FIRST STEP] Introduce Yourself and Meet the Community

[Palex]

Hi👋 I’m Paige

I’ve been using Opal for about five months now!
335 sessions so far, on track to get 18yrs of my life back

[Shark_Bee]

Hi, I’m Bea, and I’m a student who wants to focus on studying and reading, and reduce anxiety by staying away from social media. I used to spend 4/5 hours on my phone, and 7/8 during the weekend. I’ve downloaded the app last week and my screen time is now below 2 hours. I’ve had so much time to read and study, and I feel much calmer. I’m so happy

[Kseniia]

Hi! My name is Kseniia. I’m using opal since August and it really helps me not to spend all my life on social medias. Thanks the whole Opal team for this great app!

[Rich77]

Hey there,

My name is Richard, I’m a Financial Adviser, and i was diagnosed with ADHD mid 2023 aged 45. I found Opal and it has been a game changer for me, however i have changed my phone, and the app was not working correctly and I cannot remember my password as I forgot to save it (Obviously…ADHD! oopsie!) I am not getting a forget password email, so I’m a bit stuck and it is really affecting me.

I can not log in so I can not ask for support directly, so I’m hoping to be contacted soon as it really s a great app.

[reallymjc]

Hey yall!

Pro: I’m Jana and I’m currently completing my bachelor degree in animation, while building my own sticker business, working casually for my university and as a Major Events Staff.

Work setup: In my room with my trusty Huion drawing tablet and mac! If not, you’ll either see me at my university and soon at Australia Open 2025!

I use Opal to: Reduce my screentime and break old habits. I want to be more present in the real world and pick up new hobbies.

My schedules: I work as a casual employee for my university so I get shifted 1-4 times a week depending on the school year. In the meantime, I’d like to further build my portfolio and business with the help of Opal.

Dreams: In terms of high-achieving and unrealistic dreams, I’d love to win an oscar for best animated feature film and/or animated short! Realistically, I’d love to be a storyboard artist for a meaningful animated show/feature that pushes the medium further than before.

Opal: I discovered Opal on Tiktok during my daily doomscrolling haha

[Mathieu_Santostefano]

Hi! I’m Mathieu, from France

• Pro: I’m Senior web developer, mostly working on PHP/Symfony based project. Actually working as freelance for european clients
• Work setup: Full remote worker since 2018, with some trips to Paris for clients meetings
• I use Opal to: Improve my focus, and tackle-down doom scrolling habits. I’ve already close (mostly) my X/Twitter account.
• My Schedules: Work Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:30pm.
• Dreams: Be able to work half time of the week or less and have enough passive revenue to travel across France and Europe by train.
• Opal: I’ve discover Opal by reinstalling OneSec for the third time. I saw a ad-banner.

[RodGold]

Hi everyone! I’m excited to be part of this community and share my journey with Opal.

Who am I?

I’m the CEO of a digital marketing agency in Brazil . Since starting my agency, I’ve always tried to organize my routine and optimize my productivity. However, I quickly realized that my phone was one of my biggest distractions—it was consuming too much of my time and negatively impacting my ability to focus on growing my business.

How I Found Opal

At the beginning of 2024, I started searching for ways to reduce phone usage and eliminate distractions, specifically looking for solutions like “how to stop using TikTok” and “how to improve focus.” That’s when I found Opal, and its branding immediately caught my attention—it was exactly what I was looking for. I decided to give it a try, and it turned out to be a game-changer.

How I Use Opal

Today, I use my phone for only about an hour a day, and I’ve completely removed TikTok from my life because I realized it was just a source of instant gratification without adding real value. Thanks to Opal, I’ve successfully eliminated this distraction, and honestly, I feel much smarter and more focused because of it.

The main reason I use Opal is to control my phone usage and ensure that it doesn’t interfere with my work and daily routine. I’ve also structured my life around habits that help me stay productive, including:

Meditation

Dopamine detox

Dopamine manipulation techniques to make work more engaging for my brain

Sleep hygiene

Clear reward systems to keep me motivated

One of my favorite habits is going to the sauna at the end of the day—it’s my moment of reward and relaxation after a full day of work.

My Work & Productivity Setup

I work remotely most of the time but also have occasional in-person meetings. I rely heavily on AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline my workflow and keep everything organized. In fact, AI has become an essential part of my daily routine.

I work almost every day, but I have a structured system to prevent burnout and maintain a healthy balance. I’ve also managed to eliminate most distractions from my day, which allows me to stay highly focused and maximize my productivity.

My Goals & Motivation

My biggest dream is to make my agency successful and achieve financial independence. I want to be able to buy the things I’ve always wanted—a car, a house, travel, and experience life on my own terms.

I believe that focus is the key to success, but it’s not just about focus—you need discipline and consistency as well. That’s the formula I follow to reach my goals.

One of my biggest motivations is proving to my parents that the digital marketing industry is a real and viable career path. They come from a traditional background, where success is tied to college degrees and conventional jobs, so they don’t fully believe in what I do. But I’m determined to show them that I can make it happen—and that’s what keeps me pushing forward.

My Favorite Feature in Opal

What I love most about Opal is the ability to completely customize app blocking. Being able to create a structured routine where I control exactly how and when I use my phone has been the most valuable feature for me.

[ANM]

Hello!

First time user.
Username: ANM
Need a break from social media, love Opal so far!