I recently found this app called Freedom.to, which will allow you to input websites that you want to block for a specified period of time. I have been using it to block website distractions during the work day so I will focus on work, and then at breaks and after the work day I can go look at those sites.

I thought it might have another use here. Sometimes we get triggered or want to react quickly to something happening in a thread here. A person could use Freedom.to (or one of the other website blocking apps) to put PC on block for an hour so they force themselves to calm down and step away, meditate, do whatever. I know sometimes I get drawn into things and then can't make myself step away.

I wanted to share this as a coping technique to help when triggering situations may happen here or other places online. I wasn't sure if others were aware that there are these types of apps out there, that can do this for you. It has really helped me immensely.

Now, I'm off to block PC again so I can get work done!