2) Turn off desktop notifications
3) Set timer
4) enjoy working in peace
5) timer goes off, check feeds for updates
Repeat Steps 3, 4, 5. for timer length suggestions see: pomodoro
1) Mute phone
5) check notifications when you like
7) Live a happier and less stressful life.
Edit:// to be fair I have downtime notifications on priority. Everything else is not time critical
Sorry, I don't buy in the fetishisation of that and being instantly available.
If someone needs to get in touch with me, then they will.
Also, we created a scenario where they literally cannot get in touch with you even if they need you.. are you expecting an emergency carrier pigeon?
2) Turn off desktop notifications
3) Set timer
4) enjoy working in peace
5) timer goes off, check feeds for updates
Repeat Steps 3, 4, 5. for timer length suggestions see: pomodoro