Notification Shutdown Block
Disable non-essential notifications during one protected focus block to reduce interruption costs.
Dosage & Timing
Evidence Strength
4/5 — StrongTask interruptions create cognitive resumption costs and performance drag.
Overview
Disable non-essential notifications during one protected focus block to reduce interruption costs.
How To Do It
Step 1
Choose one daily focus block.
Step 2
Turn on Do Not Disturb and close messaging apps.
Step 3
Write the single task for the block.
Step 4
Batch messages after the block ends.
The Evidence
Each claim is linked to its source study. Confidence reflects the study design — systematic reviews and RCTs rank highest.
The Effect of Task Interruption on Working Memory Performance↗
Task interruptions impaired performance and created measurable resumption costs.
Primary Literature
Measurable Outcomes
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