A tiny habit that protects your focus: turn off notification badges (those red dots) so you’re not compelled to “clear” things and can keep your quiet.
Why it works
Badges create a low‑grade urge to check; remove the cue, remove the loop. You still get messages—just without the itch.
Do it in 60 seconds
iPhone (iOS)
Settings → Notifications Tap an app → toggle Badges off Repeat for the usual culprits (Mail, Messages, social, news)
Optional: Settings → Screen Time → Downtime/Focus to silence more aggressively during writing.
Galaxy (Android)
Settings → Notifications → App notifications Tap an app → toggle App icon badges off (or set to “No number”) Repeat for your distractions
Optional: Modes and Routines → create a “Writing” mode with badges off and alerts silenced.
Where to start (5‑app sweep)
Email Messages Social (Instagram/X/Facebook) News Shopping (Amazon, etc.)
Lightweight cadence
Weekly: scan your Home Screen—any red dots? Kill them. Monthly: review which apps earned badges back; re‑tame.
WE&P by: EZorrillaMc&Co.
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