Why I turned off ALL Notifications on my phone

[@matw1x]

Turned off all notifications (except for calls & messages) starting several years ago. One of the best decisions of my life. Also, I'm currently on Day 834 of Semen Retention. Infinity more to go.

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

You're a hero to me. I can't get even over 8 days...

[@theonewiththegoldentouch]

I did this over 2 years ago. Never looked back. I vividly remember being addicted to notifications and wanting to look at EVERY KZbin upload or EVERY new Twitter story. Notifications off is one of the best ways to rid yourself of phone addiction

[@Sabbie07]

What about someone texting you man?

[@theonewiththegoldentouch]

@@Sabbie07 I have notifications for text messages from close people turned on. Sure there are some notifications that you absolutely can't or don't need to turn off but it's the notifications for social apps, games, and other useless apps that can be turned off.

[@Sabbie07]

@@theonewiththegoldentouch fair enough man, its a good advice so thanks for that i will def use it. Best of luck w everything m8

[@Sach-Truth13]

Thank you. I will make a start on turning unimportant notifications off.

[@1vbAPiYk]

Notifications for messenging apps are vital to be able to respond to family. I don't have any other notifications

[@robmulder]

So why don't you just check your phone when it's appropriate? If your family members have something to say that is extremely urgent, they can give you a phone call, right? And if it's not urgent, you can check your phone after 10 or 30 minutes, whenever it's appropriate in your schedule.

[@1vbAPiYk]

@@robmulder Wrong, voice calls are unencrypted and recorded by telecom companies.

[@mrsilentdoc1782]

Funny how I was reading a few minutes before getting the notification for this video. Clicked it, watched it, and now I ...

[@K-zw1ei]

I deleted everything except youtube (for music and educational purposes) and whatsapp for family/flatmates. Been over 2 years like this and my focus/mental health improved. Those apps are junk for dopamine. In addition, it evokes lust for those on retention or attempting it.

[@4115steve]

I hate facebook and instagram notifications. They are pointless things I never asked to be notified of. That being said, I do keep essential notifications on. Sometimes it's good to see important emails ASAP. I unsubscribe from ALL promotional emails, I probably get 20 emails a week, mostly things about bills.

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

Um, ever heard of Settings (or whatever they're called on FB and IG). They have detailed options to turn on and off.

[@saksham.159]

I am quitting this shit