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4:10 pm
August 28, 2025
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So this question popped into my head yesterday while I was trying to finish a school project. My phone kept buzzing every few minutes — group chats, random app updates, someone liking an old photo — and even though most of it wasn’t important, I couldn’t stop myself from checking. At some point I realized I’d spent more time jumping between notifications than actually working. It reminded me of how my brain starts expecting something “new” every few minutes, even when nothing matters. I’m curious if other people feel their attention and motivation get messed up by this nonstop stream of alerts.
6:36 am
June 24, 2025
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Yeah, I totally get what you mean, and I’ve actually been reading up on it a bit — this article https://nichegamer.com/the-dop…..ial-media/ explains how our brains get used to those tiny unpredictable rewards, which makes it harder to stay focused on anything longer than a few minutes. I noticed it last year when I kept losing track of time during homework because each notification pulled me out of whatever I was doing. What helped me a bit was turning off all non-essential alerts and checking apps only during breaks instead of every time they pinged. It’s not perfect, but it’s made studying way less chaotic for me.
11:09 am
June 24, 2025
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Just dropping by this thread, and I find the topic pretty relatable even though I’m not super deep into the science behind it. I’ve definitely noticed that the more notifications I get, the more scattered my day feels, even if I’m not actively responding to them. Sometimes it’s enough just to see the screen light up to break concentration. It’s interesting hearing everyone else’s experiences, because it shows how common this is for a lot of people, not just those who feel “glued” to their phones.
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