Turn off five non-essential notifications

Open your phone settings and silence five apps that interrupt you.

Why it helps

Every ping pulls attention away. Fewer interruptions may leave you calmer and more able to concentrate.

How to do it

1. Open notification settings on your phone.
2. List the apps that buzz most often.
3. Switch off alerts for five that are not urgent.

Make it easier

Turn off just two.

Make it harder

Keep notifications only for calls and messages from close people.