Dopamine Detox 2.0 — Part 7: Digital Boundaries Reset

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Dopamine Detox 2.0 — Part 7: Digital Boundaries Reset | Smart Life Reset Make quiet the default. Build boundaries that protect focus, sleep, and relationships. Series — Dopamine Detox 2.0 (7/10) Part 1 — Why Detox 2.0 Part 2 — Nervous System Basics Part 3 — Low-Stim Morning Protocol Part 4 — Reward System Reset Part 5 — Digital Nutrition & Reward Reset Part 6 — Focus Training Playbook Part 7 — Digital Boundaries Reset Part 8 — Deep Work in Real Life Part 9 — Meaning and Motivation Part 10 — 7-Day Reset Plan Jump to: - Quick Win - 7-Day Plan - Self-Check - Your Plan - FAQ On this page Reader-centric Auto-ToC Self-Check A11y Reading time - Begi...
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Focus & Phone — Quiet Defaults for Notifications and Apps — The AI Co-Pilot Life (Part 8)

Focus & Phone — Quiet Defaults for Notifications and Apps — The AI Co-Pilot Life (Part 8)

Author: Healthmaker • focus systems & humane phone defaults • educational only

Quiet phone defaults: grayscale, minimal apps, and reduced notifications
Quiet defaults protect focus: grayscale mode, one-page apps, and only 3 vital alerts.

“Yesterday I picked up my phone 112 times.”

Most of it was muscle memory. Open, scroll, close, repeat. The real drain wasn’t time — it was attention residue. The fix? A phone that defaults to quiet: grayscale, minimal apps, and just 3 alerts. It felt odd for a day… then freeing.

Notification Audit (10 minutes)

  1. Turn off all non-essential alerts (news, promos, likes).
  2. Keep only 3: loved ones, calendar, and urgent work.
  3. Batch-check everything else at set times (e.g., lunch & 4 pm).

Tip: on both iOS/Android, start at the system-level notifications page → app by app.

Quiet Defaults (15 minutes)

  • Enable grayscale mode to lower visual dopamine.
  • Keep a one-page home screen (1–2 rows of essentials).
  • Move distracting apps to a folder — or remove entirely.
  • Turn off red badges except for the 3 vital apps.

Recovery & Rest Mode (night routine)

One hour before bed: switch on night shift, enable Do Not Disturb, and dock your phone outside the bedroom. Expect deeper sleep and calmer mornings.

Risk Flags 🚩

  • Reflexive checks every 10 minutes.
  • Scrolling in bed → delayed sleep, lower mood.
  • “Phantom buzz” sensations when nothing arrived.

📝 Focus & Phone Readiness (10 items)

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  1. Have you limited notifications to the 3 vital categories?
  2. Is your home screen one page with only essentials?
  3. Do you use grayscale mode during work or evenings?
  4. Do you batch-check social/news at fixed times?
  5. Have you set a bedtime “Recovery Mode” routine?
  6. Are red badges disabled for non-vital apps?
  7. Do you whitelist urgent contacts to bypass DND?
  8. Have you removed or hidden your top 3 distraction apps?
  9. Do you track pickups/screen time weekly?
  10. Do you have a “paper backup” for critical info (so the phone can be off)?

Your 30-Day Focus Plan

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          FAQ

          What if I miss urgent calls?

          Add family/work to Favorites to bypass Do Not Disturb.

          Will grayscale hurt my eyes?

          No. It removes color stimulation only; it doesn’t reduce readability.

          What about essential work apps?

          Keep them, but disable non-urgent pings and badges.

          Is this digital detox forever?

          No. It’s a reset. Reintroduce apps intentionally after 2–3 quiet weeks.

          Is it okay for kids?

          Yes — calmer defaults support focus. Supervise usage and set family rules.

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          Today: keep only 3 alerts, enable grayscale, and batch-check the rest.

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