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Notification Detox

“Notification Detox” is a short 15-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Professional domain. Disable 90% of phone notifications in 15 minutes and reclaim two hours of focus each day. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Disable 90% of phone notifications in 15 minutes and reclaim two hours of focus each day.

15 min Beginner

Goal

Cut daily digital interruptions from 100+ to fewer than 10 truly important notifications.

Steps

1

Open phone notification settings and view the full list — usually 50-150 apps.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Your daily notifications drop from 80-150 to under 15 within an hour of applying.

Evidence base

School: Digital minimalism / Attention economics

Founders: Cal Newport · Tristan Harris (2019)

Cal Newport's methodology in Digital Minimalism (2019) and Tristan Harris's work at the Center for Humane Technology. Microsoft research shows average focus recovery after interruption is 23 minutes 15 seconds.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Notification Detox" take?

This exercise takes about 15 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.

When will I notice the effect of "Notification Detox"?

Your daily notifications drop from 80-150 to under 15 within an hour of applying. In the short term: After a week, your daily phone unlocks drop from 100+ to 30-40.

Is "Notification Detox" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Digital minimalism / Attention economics (Cal Newport, Tristan Harris (2019)). Cal Newport's methodology in Digital Minimalism (2019) and Tristan Harris's work at the Center for Humane Technology. Microsoft research shows average focus recovery after interruption is 23 minutes 15 seconds.

Is "Notification Detox" suitable for beginners?

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

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