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Do Social Media Blockers Actually Boost Productivity?
June 02, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 2 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news:

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Do Social Media Blockers Actually Boost Productivity?

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By Charly Haley

Cutting out social media "cold turkey" rarely works -people almost always give up and get back to scrolling. However, new research from Minnesota Carlson has found a way to block social media that actually increases productivity . . .

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