I built one sec for myself.
In 2020, during the first COVID lockdown in Germany, I spent a lot of time on my phone – mainly on Instagram. I noticed how much it affected my well-being and decided I needed to change something.
So I thought: what if I gave my long-term brain the chance to understand what’s going on while I open Instagram?
That’s how the idea was born: an app that forces me to pause and think twice before I can use social media.
Because the secret to a healthy balance with social media is not quitting completely.
The real secret is gaining back control and building intentional habits – because intentional social media use actually adds value to our lives.
Founder of one sec

We are a small, independent team led by Frederik.
We’re not affiliated with big corporations or Silicon Valley giants. ✌️
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