2021-05-24 Turn off your non-ess

You can turn off notifications for every single app that’s on your phone. So you don’t have to put your phone in permanent do not disturb mode.

I don’t use do not disturb mode because it turns off ALL notifications. I just go to settings, notifications, and go to every individual app to toggle off notifications.

That way, I have more control over what I see on my phone. For example, I want to get calls and text messages from family, friends, my team, or people I do business with. I also have notifications on my calendar and reminders app.

The point is that you want to use your phone mindfully. Think about whether you need a certain notification or not. Do you need to know about breaking news? Or that someone liked your post? Probably not.