It seems like it’s harder these days to be disconnected. Advances in technology have made staying connected effortless for its users, and that connectedness knows no boundaries. At all hours of the day and night, we’re being notified of text messages, emails, software updates, and “HUGE blowout sales at 90% off!”
There’s no time like the present to start setting some technology boundaries in your life. One way I do this is by using the Do Not Disturb feature on my iOS devices. Do Not Disturb allows a user to turn off notifications of all kinds during a specific period of time. You’ll still receive all your normal communication, but your phone won’t light up or make noise during the time frame you specify. If you’re worried about being unavailable in case of an emergency, Do Not Disturb offers the option to allow repeated calls so if someone calls you twice in two minutes, you phone will ring.