You are sitting at your desk cranking through whatever it is you do and then BOOM – what happens?
Instagram Alert
Facebook Friend Request
LinkedIn Update
WhatsApp Message
Done. Your attention is shifted out of concentration into distraction. Did you know that 83% of millennials open text messages within 90 seconds of receiving them , according to OpenMarket? BANANAS.
Turns out, we are addicted. The dopamine in our brain not only causes us to experience pleasure, but also the “seeking” behavior leaving us wanting more, per Psychology Today.
So you want the answer? Turn OFF your notifications! All of them. On the iPhone, go to “General” then “Notifications” – switch them all off! You will barely notice not receiving the alerts and accomplish so much more work.
Let me know how it goes for you!
Peace, Love, Sales,
Nadene
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