Notification detox for work focus
Run a notification detox that reduces interruptions without making your phone unusable for work and life.
Quick answer
A notification detox should reduce reflex checks while preserving the alerts that are actually necessary.
Practical workflow
Audit top interruption sources, keep urgent channels, silence low-value alerts and add a pause before social apps.
Signal to measure
Measure interruptions removed, focus sessions completed and whether the setup survives normal workdays.
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FAQ
What first action should I test?
Audit top interruption sources, keep urgent channels, silence low-value alerts and add a pause before social apps.
How should progress be measured?
Measure interruptions removed, focus sessions completed and whether the setup survives normal workdays.
Put this guide into practice
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