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1-2-3 Get It Done: The “Notification Purge” That Saves You 100+ Clicks a Day
sent by Joaquín Kosegarten | October 21, 2025
Every second counts, so let’s get right to it. 1 idea, 2 ways it saves you time, and 3 steps to Get It Done:
1 Idea
Turn off non-essential notifications (most of them) to stop mindless checking and stay in charge of your attention.
2 Ways it saves you time
1. Helps you stay in the zone – Every ping costs more than a few seconds. It can take 5–20 minutes to get back into deep work.
2. Puts you in charge – When your phone isn’t calling the shots, you get to choose what matters most.
3 Steps to Get It Done:
1. Go to Settings → Notifications – Mute or disable alerts for any app that isn’t mission critical (socials, promos, random news).
2. Turn off lock screen and banner alerts – Even if you keep badges on, removing visual pop-ups cuts 90% of distractions.
3. Batch-check what matters – Schedule 2–3 times per day to check emails and messages on your terms.
Conclusion
Notifications aren’t helpful reminders. They’re traps.
A 5-minute purge today can save you from 100+ mindless taps tomorrow.
“But what if I miss something urgent?”
You won’t. Real emergencies come through phone calls. Everything else can wait a couple of hours.
As promised — 1 minute that can save you hours
Yours in Getting It Done,
Joaquin Kosegarten
Author of Get It Done
Creator of the 1-2-3 Get It Done Newsletter
P.S. I deleted half my notifications and now my phone feels like a productivity tool instead of a needy toddler with separation anxiety.
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