What I Don’t Do Anymore to Stay Focused
# What I Don’t Do Anymore to Stay Focused Sometimes, staying focused isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing **less** — or even **stopping** certain habits altogether. Over time, I’ve learned that a few intentional “don’ts” can protect my attention better than any to-do list. --- ## ❌ I Don’t Check My Phone First Thing in the Morning This used to be a habit. I’d wake up and instantly scroll—news, emails, socials. Now, I give myself at least 30 minutes before checking any screen. It’s a small boundary that gives me back control over my day. --- ## ❌ I Don’t Keep Notifications On Most of my apps have notifications turned off. If something's important, I’ll see it when I choose to open the app. This one shift removed a constant stream of micro-distractions. --- ## ❌ I Don’t Multitask Anymore Multitasking felt productive. But in reality, it just made me tired and forgetful. Now, I focus on one task at a time—deep work over scattered eff...