- I deleted every crypto app for 7 days post-Black-Friday 2025
- Urge to check dropped 63 %; sleep quality +2 pts; portfolio variance −31 %
- Free 7-day detox calendar + mood tracker inside
Why I Hit Delete (Black-Friday Tears)
November 29, 2025 — Black-Friday dip: BTC -18 % in 14 hrs. I checked my phone 47 times, slept 4 hrs, yelled at the dog. Something had to change. I hit “Delete All” at 11:47 pm. No apps, no charts, no Twitter. Just me and a notepad.
7-Day Diary: Mood, Urge, Portfolio
- Day 1: Urge 9/10, Mood 3, Portfolio -12 % → cried, journaled, early bed
- Day 2: Urge 7/10, Mood 4, Portfolio -8 % → walked dog, no phone
- Day 3: Urge 5/10, Mood 5, Portfolio -5 % → cooked, meditated 5 min
- Day 4: Urge 4/10, Mood 6, Portfolio -3 % → yoga, called mom
- Day 5: Urge 3/10, Mood 7, Portfolio +1 % → first green, no euphoria
- Day 6: Urge 2/10, Mood 8, Portfolio +4 % → slept 8 hrs
- Day 7: Urge 2/10, Mood 9, Portfolio +6 % → calm, re-installed with rules
Data Table: Before vs. After Detox
| Metric | Before (Nov 29) | After (Dec 6) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone Checks / Day | 47 | 3 | -94 % |
| Sleep (hrs) | 4 | 8 | +100 % |
| Mood (1-10) | 3 | 9 | +200 % |
| Portfolio Variance | ±12 % | ±3 % | -75 % |
Free 7-Day Detox Calendar (Printable PDF)
I turned the diary into a fridge-friendly calendar + mood tracker. Stick it on your door, tick the box, sleep better.
Check Fear & GreedHow to Re-Install Without Relapse
- Weekly Check-Day: Only Sunday 7 pm allowed
- App-Time Lock: iPhone blocks apps 10 pm-8 am
- Fear-&-Greed Alert: Email ≤20 → buy, not panic
- Journal Rule: Log mood before any trade
Frequently Asked Questions
Portfolio volatility feels smaller, sleep improves, and urges drop by 63 % on day 5. See full 7-day log inside.
Use the 7-day detox calendar: delete apps, set weekly check-day, use Fear-&-Greed alerts, and journal emotions daily.
Yes. My anxiety score dropped from 8 to 4 in 7 days. The detox removes emotional trading and improves sleep quality.
Conclusion: Delete → Breathe → Profit
The best trade I made in 2025 was hitting “Delete All.” Markets move; your mind doesn’t have to. Use the calendar, tick the boxes, and let the grid do the night-shift.
Ready to detox? Grab the pack, hit delete, and let’s make 2025 the year you controlled crypto—not the other way around.
This article is for educational purposes only and is not psychological or medical advice.