![]() Note, in all my Focuses I have "Allow Calls From Favorites" toggled on. I use the Work Focus to completely block off the first half off my day.After selecting a Focus, you're presented with a variety of options to further customize that Focus' settings. The Focus feature on iOS 15 and later gives you options for Do Not Disturb, Personal, Sleep, and Work (you can also add your own). This one will be fairly individualized, but our goal remains the same: Limiting interruptions. ![]() Go to Settings > Apple ID > iTunes & App StoresĪh, the allure to set my phone permanently on Do Not Disturb. Make sure they're hidden in your App Library - they're not allowed on your Home Page. If you won't do that, just keep one or two of the apps (without any notifications!). Better yet, delete all of your social media accounts. I beg you: Delete all of your social media apps off your phone. These apps are designed to trigger mindless and addictive behavior. If you're not paying for it, you're the product.įacebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn - they all want the most valuable thing in the world: Your attention. Your rational, slow brain is now back in the driver's seat, leaving the toddler (impulsive, addictive, fast brain) where it belongs: In the trunk in a car seat.Īlas, we address the serpent's fruit du jour (not the most theologically-sound analogy but hey, I'm trying to be dramatic). Go app by app, turning off all notifications (except a choice few). All is better than some, but some is better than none. ![]() Conserve your cognitive budget - attention, focus, and willpower are finite resourcesĪnd remember, this is just a guide - choose which pieces you'd like to add or try, ignore the rest.Either your phone's the boss and you're the tool or you're the boss and your phone's the tool.Choose G-Suite (Gmail and Google Calendar).Turn off Face ID to Unlock (and use an 8-digit password).Here is the culmination of those efforts.įor convenience, here is a table of contents: Since initially discovering it 6 months ago, I've made several iterations based on software updates and personal preference. This guide was inspired by Coach Tony at Better Humans and his article from 2018. This article was written and formatted for my site, (still under heavy construction), and can be found here.
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