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by snowwrestler 2054 days ago
One of the decisions I made a few years ago that I’m most happy about was to turn off all notifications on my phone. I kept badges for a few apps so I can check on status at a glance, but my phone hardly ever beeps or buzzes when it is just sitting there. It’s been a huge relief and helped productivity.

I added a few back in over time by using the VIP feature of mail, since I have a few colleagues whose emails I never want to miss. But overall, it is up to me when I check on things on my phone. Negative consequences have been nil and positive consequences have been many. Can’t recommend it enough.