A very specific functionality would be your best ally to stay calm. Addicted to the concept, more and more young people are using it, and we should do the same. The anti-stress setting to know on your smartphone.
That’s a good news ! A tip is taking off among those under 30, seeking to preserve their mental health. This generation, constantly under fire from notifications, has found the key to freeing itself from daily stress. Indeed, between the umpteenth Whatsapp groups, the repeated emails and other tense alerts, it’s difficult to stay relaxed.
In the workplace, a 2005 study by the University of California found that it took most workers an average of 23 minutes to return to work after an interruption. And in daily life, in the evening or on the weekend, it’s the same thing. An observation that young people are now taking head on. Madeline Kerestma, a 21-year-old student and TikTok user, says: “When I’m trying to study for an upcoming exam, a new Snapchat notification or Instagram message can often send me into a downward spiral where I have to scroll through my social media accounts for several minutes.”
To preserve her peace of mind and promote her concentration, she then found the ideal solution, like most of Gen Z. It would be to activate the “do not disturb” mode on her phone. As simple as it may seem, this functionality would allow you to give yourself a period of respite, with the aim of increasing your efficiency at work or taking advantage of any other activity not related to the smartphone.
This setting, very simple to activate, offers various customization options. First of all, simply go to your phone’s settings, then click on the “Concentration” tab if you are using an iPhone or on the “Sound” tab if you are using an Android. Next, enable the “do not disturb” option. Note that it is possible to filter only non-urgent calls or to program specific time slots during which the phone remains silent.
You also have the option to only target certain apps. For example, if TikTok and Instagram are the ones you use the most and are therefore the most likely to send you alerts, you are free to deactivate them. This is why the “do not disturb” option remains above all a thoughtful approach for more conscious and controlled use of your smartphone. All this, promoting your well-being.