Businesses and big tech companies want your attention, your time because that can bring them money.
So immediately:
- unsubscribe to email lists that keep filling your inbox, even if subjects are interesting for you. Save a bookmark with the info instead and read it on your own schedule.
- add extra email filters if needed for the spam emails that keep coming despite of marked as spam action.
- disable notifications from apps (on phones or even computer) especially updates that sometimes can break things, but all the time break your productivity flow.
- keep the phone in airplane mode most of the time. Or at least create good filters with who and when can make your phone vibrate or (God forbid) ring.
- put a โno solicitingโ sign at your door.
- put a โno flyersโ sign on your mailbox.
- break friendship with people who only consume your attention.
- change email and phone number, maybe even move, often for less availability.
Live life on your terms not on othersโ!