How to Manage Notifications to Reduce Distractions
Here are some quick ways to stay away from distraction
1. Customize Notification Settings
Adjust settings on your phone or computer to allow only essential notifications. Group less critical ones under silent or non intrusive alerts. do not open extra apps notifications
2. Use “Do Not Disturb” Mode
Activate Do Not Disturb during work hours or focus time. Set exceptions for important contacts or apps if needed. Activate it in the night or on your working hours
3. Schedule Notification Breaks
Designate specific times to check messages and notifications, rather than constantly reacting to them throughout the day. make a time to check and reply for notifications
4. Disable Non Essential App Notifications
Turn off alerts for apps that are not critical to your tasks. Social media and promotional notifications are common culprits. any grou notifications only open to the working ones
5. Leverage Focus Tools
Use features like Focus Modes on iOS or Digital Wellbeing on Android to limit distractions based on your activities such as work personal time or sleep.