Unlock Laser-Sharp Focus by Ditching These 7 Surprising Distractions—Are You Guilty of Any?
Every few minutes, my phone would light up with a new notification.
A text, an email, a breaking news alert—every time, I’d tell myself, “It’ll just take a second to check.”
It never did, however—one quick glance would turn into five minutes of scrolling, and by the time I got back to work, I’d lost my flow.
So, I made a change.
I turned off non-essential notifications and put my phone on silent while working.
At first, it felt strange—like I was missing something.
But then I realized what I was gaining: Deeper focus, better productivity, and a sense of control over my time.
