I Turned Off All My Phone Notifications for a Week. Here's Why I'm Not Going Back

The writer turned off all phone notifications for a week and found the device felt calmer and less intrusive.

The first day was uncomfortable, but the change quickly reduced anxiety and compulsive checking.

The experiment suggested that app alerts are designed to interrupt attention and drive engagement, not just inform.

Turning notifications off gave the author more control over when to use the phone and when to disconnect.