notifications off by default

Pattern

Every alert competes for attention, so interruption should be reserved for communication and events that genuinely require a timely response.

Turn app notifications off by default, then enable only the people or channels that genuinely deserve immediate attention.

Choose the app that interrupts you most and turn off its alerts.

Keep alerts that protect safety, accessibility, caregiving, or genuinely time-sensitive responsibilities.

phone dumbification: Deliberately reduce a smartphone to chosen roles so it behaves like a focused utility.