Notification Hygiene: What to Turn Off (and Keep)
Get your attention back without missing important stuff.
Educational only: This page is for general informational purposes and is not medical or financial advice.
For personal guidance, consult a qualified professional.
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This is a practical, low-hype guide you can use immediately. The goal is progress that feels easy to repeat.
Why it works
- Notifications are a major attention leak.
- Most alerts aren’t urgent.
- Fewer pings = calmer focus.
Quick steps
- Turn off non-essential push notifications.
- Keep only messaging and calendar.
- Disable badges for social apps.
- Review monthly.
Make it stick: Pick the smallest version you can do on a bad day. That’s your baseline.
When in doubt: reduce friction, set a default, and repeat it long enough to become automatic.