The power of silencing Notifications

worldwide@worldwidestew.com (Michael Davis) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:28:57 +0000

During a meditation today, right when I was getting into my space of mental clarity, a notification came through.

It’s good online meeting etiquette to mute ourselves when we join meetings, unless you’re hosting the meeting.

But, we might also take the next step and turn off our notifications. If you’re on iOS (Apple) these are found under your Focus settings.

Don’t be like me. Avoid interruptions right when you get into the Zone. Show up for yourself with care. Turn off distractions and Notifications. They’ll be there later.

Distractions, attention, and focus

worldwide@worldwidestew.com (Michael Davis) — Thu, 15 May 2025 01:51:12 +0000

It was a beautiful winter night to take our dog out for a walk. Looking toward the west I saw the planetary alignment my wife had told me about earlier that day. I immediately pulled out my phone to capture a picture. But, the picture didn’t look just right. So, I opened a browser window to see what settings to adjust for night shots. I must have messed with my phone settings for ten minutes before the ridiculousness of the situation dawned on me.

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The power of silencing Notifications

Distractions, attention, and focus