How I Use My Phone’s Focus Modes to Be More Present in What I'm Doing
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Summary
After years of relying on his phone as a distraction, the author has learned how to use his phone to increase his productivity instead.
One of the simplest ways to do this is to utilise the focus modes on his iPhone, which allow him to tailor his phone use depending on his surroundings and what he is trying to achieve.
For example, scheduling focus modes to activate at certain locations is useful if the user is trying to achieve a certain goal at a particular place, such as a coworking space.
Limiting and customising home screen screensavers can also prevent the user from becoming distracted and prolonging their focus.
Some other focus modes settings include turning off notifications, customizing which apps are allowed to send notifications, and using focus filters to only allow certain apps or people to send messages and notifications.
Overall, by slightly tweaking his phone’s focus modes, the author has been able to become more present in both his work and social life.
