The SoRead Blog

Five-minute reads on learning habits, replacing mindless scrolling, and making short sessions stick.

Turn Your Scrolling Time Into Learning Time

Same thumb, same spare minutes, different payoff. The idea behind swapping mindless scrolling for a few minutes of real learning.

Oct 17, 2026

The Hidden Cost of “Just 5 More Minutes” of Scrolling

“Five more minutes” rarely means five minutes. An honest, non-alarmist look at where that time actually goes.

Oct 17, 2026

Screen Time Limits Don't Work for Everyone. Try This Instead.

App blockers create friction, not habits. A more realistic alternative if screen time limits keep failing you.

Oct 17, 2026

Microlearning vs. Reading Books: What Actually Sticks?

Books and microlearning aren't rivals. Here's when each one actually wins, and how to use both without feeling guilty about either.

Oct 17, 2026

What 10 Minutes of Learning a Day Adds Up to in a Year

Ten minutes feels like nothing. The math says otherwise. A simple look at what small daily learning compounds into.

Oct 17, 2026

Spaced Repetition, Explained Simply

Why reviewing something right before you'd forget it beats cramming, and how to use spaced repetition without any flashcard app.

Oct 17, 2026

Why Short Lessons Can Beat Long Study Sessions

Long study sessions fight your attention span. Here's why shorter lessons often teach you more, and how to use that on purpose.

Oct 17, 2026

How to Build a Learning Habit That Survives a Busy Week

Most learning habits die the first busy week they meet. Here's how to build one small enough to actually survive it.

Oct 17, 2026

Do Streaks Actually Help You Build Habits?

Streaks can motivate or punish, depending on how you use them. A balanced look at what actually helps habits stick.

Oct 17, 2026