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One thing I do with my iPhone that helps is turning off lock screen display for the most distracting notifications. iOS will then batch these notifications and

by firloop 10y ago

One thing I do with my iPhone that helps is turning off lock screen display for the most distracting notifications. iOS will then batch these notifications and show them when you unlock your phone next. It's not perfect, but it prevents stuff like a Snapchat or a Twitter @mention from totally distracting me while I'm at my desk.

cylinder 10y ago
Those types of notifications should be disabled entirely IMO. I don't think people realize how stressful those notifications are relative to their actual value. I unfollowed everyone on Facebook so I don't have a news feed. I am detached from news. Focusing on my work and local family and community seems far healthier. I've realized that worrying about everything going on in the world, including trivial details about my acquaintances, is a recipe for disaster.
- softawre 10y ago
  > I am detached from news You are..here. You mean you are detached from the BS of your friends? That sounds a lot more reasonable.
  - cylinder 10y ago
    No, I mean I'm not letting news affect my mood unless it is truly significant. I still check the news (trying to reduce) but not getting worked up about things as much.
    - chrissnell 10y ago
      I did the same, basically, by quitting Facebook. Technically, I didn't quit it, just deleted the app from my phone. I was a daily poster and habitual feed browser and commenter but I stopped cold-turkey. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to do it but I did and it turned out so much better than expected. Stress level is way down. Way less desire to live up to unrealistic, self-imposed expectations. When I check it from my laptop every few days, it feels incredibly hollow and I usually just close the window after reading a few stories. One funny habit I retained is taking lots of photos throughout the day--they just stay there in my camera roll now.
- avindroth 10y ago
  I love messengers to keep in touch, but that's just about the only notification I will get. Facebook is fantastic for keeping up with people's personal details and messaging friends boh old and new. But having the newsfeed be forcefed down your fucking throat is the worst. The newsfeed is like emotional garbage straight down the esophagus. It doesn't feel too pretty. So Facebook Newsfeed Eradicator did wonders for me! All the good parts of Facebook, without the shit. It's glorious. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/news-feed-eradicator-for/fjcldmjmjhkklehbacihaiopjklihlgg?hl=en https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/news-feed-eradicat...
  - cylinder 10y ago
    That's why I unfollowed rather than deactivating. I still like using Facebook as a register of contacts with easy messaging. If I think about someone I'll look up their profile to see what they're up to. I'd use Eradicator but I need something that blocks it on mobile too.
    - avindroth 10y ago
      Right. I get distracted from time to time on my phone. Maybe I will follow your method!
- facetube 10y ago
  > I unfollowed everyone on Facebook so I don't have a news feed I did the same and it was unbelievably helpful. Local news went long before that. Some of the worst kind of stress, IMO, is seeing horrible things go by that you're powerless to change.

by firloop 10y ago

cylinder 10y ago

Those types of notifications should be disabled entirely IMO. I don't think people realize how stressful those notifications are relative to their actual value. I unfollowed everyone on Facebook so I don't have a news feed. I am detached from news. Focusing on my work and local family and community seems far healthier. I've realized that worrying about everything going on in the world, including trivial details about my acquaintances, is a recipe for disaster.

softawre 10y ago
> I am detached from news You are..here. You mean you are detached from the BS of your friends? That sounds a lot more reasonable.
- cylinder 10y ago
  No, I mean I'm not letting news affect my mood unless it is truly significant. I still check the news (trying to reduce) but not getting worked up about things as much.
  - chrissnell 10y ago
    I did the same, basically, by quitting Facebook. Technically, I didn't quit it, just deleted the app from my phone. I was a daily poster and habitual feed browser and commenter but I stopped cold-turkey. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to do it but I did and it turned out so much better than expected. Stress level is way down. Way less desire to live up to unrealistic, self-imposed expectations. When I check it from my laptop every few days, it feels incredibly hollow and I usually just close the window after reading a few stories. One funny habit I retained is taking lots of photos throughout the day--they just stay there in my camera roll now.
avindroth 10y ago
I love messengers to keep in touch, but that's just about the only notification I will get. Facebook is fantastic for keeping up with people's personal details and messaging friends boh old and new. But having the newsfeed be forcefed down your fucking throat is the worst. The newsfeed is like emotional garbage straight down the esophagus. It doesn't feel too pretty. So Facebook Newsfeed Eradicator did wonders for me! All the good parts of Facebook, without the shit. It's glorious. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/news-feed-eradicator-for/fjcldmjmjhkklehbacihaiopjklihlgg?hl=en https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/news-feed-eradicat...
- cylinder 10y ago
  That's why I unfollowed rather than deactivating. I still like using Facebook as a register of contacts with easy messaging. If I think about someone I'll look up their profile to see what they're up to. I'd use Eradicator but I need something that blocks it on mobile too.
  - avindroth 10y ago
    Right. I get distracted from time to time on my phone. Maybe I will follow your method!
facetube 10y ago
> I unfollowed everyone on Facebook so I don't have a news feed I did the same and it was unbelievably helpful. Local news went long before that. Some of the worst kind of stress, IMO, is seeing horrible things go by that you're powerless to change.