10 iPhone Settings to Reduce Distractions and Improve Focus

How to limit screen time, manage notifications, and reduce phone distractions with iPhone settings

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By using screen time you can restrict how much time you use on certain apps

By using screen time you can restrict how much time you use on certain apps.
How to add a delay before opening distracting apps

Add a short delay before opening addictive apps to stay mindful.
Set different home-screens based on time of day or location

Set different home-screens based on time of day or location:
How to turn on grayscale on iPhone

Switch to grayscale to reduce screen temptation and save battery.
How to Hide content slot machine apps

Remove addictive “slot machine” apps from your Home Screen.
Unnecessary notifications distracts your focus

Unnecessary notifications distracts your focus.
Set your phone permanently on do not disturb

You can still allow certain people to interrupt you or wake you up by turning on «Allow Calls From Favorites»: 1.
How to Turn off Raise to Wake

Raise to Wake lets you quickly see notifications on your lock screen every time you lift up your phone, which is not optimal for focus.
How to Block certain websites

Block distracting or adult sites with Screen Time content limits.
How to Set up Text Replacement shortcuts

Go to Settings General Keyboard Text Replacement I use: • @@ for my private email • work@ for work email • feedbin@ for my @feedbin mail • , for my phone n

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