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Default Do-Not-Disturb

“Default Do-Not-Disturb” is a short 12-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Digital & AI domain. Flip the rule: notifications off by default, on only during a chosen hour for chosen people. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Flip the rule: notifications off by default, on only during a chosen hour for chosen people.

12 min Beginner

Goal

Reclaim "who is allowed to interrupt me and when" instead of delegating to every app.

Steps

1

iPhone: Focus > "Do Not Disturb" > schedule 24/7. Android: similar in Settings.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Phone stops vibrating 50+ times daily.

Evidence base

School: Attention Economy / Humane Technology

Founders: Tristan Harris · Center for Humane Technology (2018)

Tristan Harris's Center for Humane Technology advocates "inverse defaults" — flip default settings to reduce attention theft.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Default Do-Not-Disturb" take?

This exercise takes about 12 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.

When will I notice the effect of "Default Do-Not-Disturb"?

Phone stops vibrating 50+ times daily. In the short term: Morning cortisol drops and sleep improves.

Is "Default Do-Not-Disturb" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Attention Economy / Humane Technology (Tristan Harris, Center for Humane Technology (2018)). Tristan Harris's Center for Humane Technology advocates "inverse defaults" — flip default settings to reduce attention theft.

Is "Default Do-Not-Disturb" suitable for beginners?

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

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