[s1k3]

Step 1 - turn off all notifications, noise and badges. This will allow you to not be disturbed by interruptions.

Step 2 - if step 1 doesn’t work then shut slack down while working. Being reachable 100% of the time is insane. And the barrier for bugging is super low with Slack.

Step 3 - if 2,3 don’t work then use something like dispatch.do to prioritize all the junk and filter out all the noise.

Step 4 - it’s a you problem. Find a new job or seek professional help.

[callmeal]

I would add: delete the slack app, and use it from a browser. Then you'll only get notifications when the browser is in the foreground. (Of course assuming you've disabled browser notifications).

This way you can leave slack running, you will show up as available, but will not be disturbed unless the slack tab is in the foreground. (Or someone makes a call).

[comprev]

That's a great tip for reducing notifications further. Alert fatigue is a bigger problem than organisations often realise.

[baal80spam]

Another big advantage of using Slack in a browser is being able to customize everything using addons like Stylus (I customize colours and fonts).

[walthamstow]

I also used Ublock Origin to remove the "Bob is typing..." bit from underneath the text input box. I hate typing indicators.

[jimmywetnips]

oh good point. someone should write an extension that only pings you based on critical rules, like if someone writes "bump", or "hey were you able to check on that?" or if 5 DMs have piled up, then it releases the notification. Honestly slack should do this themselves

[theGnuMe]

Great idea!

[theGnuMe]

>someone should write an extension that only pings you based on critical rules, like if someone writes "bump", or "hey were you able to check on that?" or if 5 DMs have piled up, then it releases the notification. Honestly slack should do this themselves

[stedman]

Thanks for the shoutout re https://dispatch.do