

One solution is to make your smartphone notifications less intrusive, by syncing them to your Mac. While putting your smartphone on silent or even switching it off might seem like the obvious solution, this isn’t always practical, for example maybe you’re listed as the contact for your child’s school, or you occasionally receive business calls on your mobile. And if you’re receiving multiple notifications throughout the day then your smartphone can become a serious obstacle to getting your work done.

Even if you just glance at your smartphone screen, realise it’s only a Facebook notification, and then immediately get back to work, that notification has still interrupted your flow. Smartphones can be a serious distraction. Whether you’re sat in front of your computer at home or at work, chances are your smartphone is within easy reach – even if you really shouldn’t be answering SMS messages during working hours!
