Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3229: Set Your Defaults by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Productivity, Focus & Mindfulness
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Jun 26, 2024 Colin Wright discusses regaining control over digital life by turning off phone notifications, setting boundaries with technology, and customizing devices for better focus. He advises on handling unexpected phone calls to enhance productivity and avoid interruptions.
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Phone Notifications Turned Off
- Colin Wright turned off phone notifications years ago and keeps them off except for rare exceptions like alarms or expected calls.
- That change produced sustained reduction in interruptions and restored control over his attention.
Tools Become Obligations Not Portals
- Devices shift from portals of connection to symbols of obligations when we stop questioning their role.
- This reframing turns tools into anchors that demand our time and energy rather than amplify capabilities.
Flip Notification Switches Now
- Explore notification settings on every device and flip app-specific switches you've ignored.
- Throw some digital levers to stop annoying behaviors and reclaim attention immediately.