Turn Your Smart Phone Into a Dumb Phone
Do you use your phone or does it use you?
Create a modern dumb phone with these steps:
- Remove unnecessary apps from home screen
- Put your device in grayscale
- Turn off non-emergency notifications
- Use an app like Opal to add friction
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Tips To Reduce Notifications On Your Phone
- Remove all unnecessary items from the home screen to reduce your need to check for notifications.
- Use a bland background.
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How to Make Your Smartphone Work Like a Dumb Phone
Are you addicted to your smartphone and looking to minimize distractions? Follow these steps to turn your phone into a productive tool:
- Download Blank Spaces App and ScreenZen for better screen time management.
Your phone should provide as little distraction as possible
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- Don't look at your screen immediately after waking up. Use an analog alarm and keep your phone on the other side of the room.
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