One day without notifications changes behaviour for two years

Turning off phone notifications for 24 hours amped anxiety, but raised productivity. Two years on, the experience is still helping people call the shots.

https://www.newscientist.com

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- archmagician
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  Honestly, I put my phone on do not disturb every night but I still have it set so my closest friend can contact me.
  
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- Gozzin
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  Agreed. I don't even have a device,but that being said,I hate email notifications on my computer.
  
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