push notifications are the real trap. check in on your digital world when it suits you. practice discipline.

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Notifications and sounds are the first things turned off on a new phone set up (same on desktop)

same. it’s crazy to me the default behavior of devices, apps, and services is to bombard us with distractions.

I still twinge at the fact that my Windows OS shows me news when I click the start menu by default.

Airplane and DND modes most of the time helps. I tend to use web apps instead of native apps to keep more control, including for email.

Our apps and services should be patient. I guess that we need to make an effort to keep engagement on our terms. Rarely are synchronous comms essential.