Clear your mind

Turn off notifications for all the apps on your phone, so you don't have to put your phone in do not disturb mode. That way, you have more control over what you see on your phone.

The point is to use your phone mindfully. Consider if a specific notification will be useful to you.

When you stop notifications from disturbing your normal routine, you might find it easier to concentrate on your daily tasks and not get distracted so easily. Notifications are a constant reminder that something is happening in the online world and you might feel like you're missing out. So to

• Remove all unnecessary items from the home screen to reduce your need to check for notifications.
• Use a bland background.
• Put all of your apps, except three, in one folder named “Apps” and use the search function to find them. The three apps on th...