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App-Specific Focus Modes

Build 3 iOS/Android modes: "Writing" (no notif), "Meeting" (phone only), "Rest" (family WhatsApp).

20 min Beginner

Goal

Customize notification environment per work context, vs one constant noise.

Steps

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Open Settings > Focus (iOS) or Digital Wellbeing > Focus modes (Android).

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Switching between daily contexts becomes one button.

Evidence base

School: Digital Wellbeing / Context-Aware Computing

Founders: Tristan Harris · Apple Human Interface · Google (2021)

Harris' Center for Humane Tech pushes "context-aware" tools. Apple Focus 2021 & Android Digital Wellbeing are direct applications.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "App-Specific Focus Modes" take?

This exercise takes about 20 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.

When will I notice the effect of "App-Specific Focus Modes"?

Switching between daily contexts becomes one button. In the short term: Fake "important" notifications drop 70%+.

Is "App-Specific Focus Modes" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Digital Wellbeing / Context-Aware Computing (Tristan Harris, Apple Human Interface, Google (2021)). Harris' Center for Humane Tech pushes "context-aware" tools. Apple Focus 2021 & Android Digital Wellbeing are direct applications.

Is "App-Specific Focus Modes" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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