That’s it. The workday isoverand you’re turning off your phone riiiight now…oh wait, was that a pop-up notification from Instagram you just saw?
We get it--disconnecting is hard, but a new app calledForestactually rewards you (and the world) every time you take a digital break.
Here’s how it works: Download the app for 99 cents and enter your email address to quickly set up an account. Next, set a goal for the length of time you’d like to ignore your phone (anywhere from ten minutes to two hours). Tap the button that says “Plant” and--prepare yourself--your phone is off-limits for the length of time you set. If you hit your time goal, a cute little cartoon tree grows on a plot of land and you collect coins. If you close out the app to send a text or answer an email, your tree dies (aka no coins).
Collect 2,500 coins and the app will partner withWeForestto plant a tree on your behalf in places like India or Zambia that are struggling with major deforestation.
