Why Duolingo and Snapchat Streaks Feel So Hard to Break
The psychology behind why losing your 847-day Duolingo streak or Snapchat streak feels devastating, and how to break free without losing progress.
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The psychology behind why losing your 847-day Duolingo streak or Snapchat streak feels devastating, and how to break free without losing progress.
The psychology behind why breaking a 47-day Duolingo streak feels devastating, and how apps exploit the endowed progress effect to keep you hooked.