Question the Default Challenge Day 2:
Are your notifications settings serving you or the tool? (*ahem* Slack)
Are your notifications settings serving you or the tool? (*ahem* Slack)
99% of the people who come to me struggling with boundaries between their work and personal life are using the default notification settings in their work tools.
They are notified immediately with work messages at all hours of the day then wonder why they can't take a break.
They are notified immediately with work messages at all hours of the day then wonder why they can't take a break.
You need virtual boundaries. The best place to start with creating virtual boundaries is with your notifications.
The primary objective of all websites and apps is to keep you on their tool for as long as possible.
The primary objective of all websites and apps is to keep you on their tool for as long as possible.
By accepting the default notification preferences without question, you are allowing this to be your objective as well.
Take the time to customize notification settings to fit your needs instead of theirs. This includes: no alerts during off hours, breaks, or lunch.
Take the time to customize notification settings to fit your needs instead of theirs. This includes: no alerts during off hours, breaks, or lunch.
Remember these 2 things:
1. Your time is worthy of being respected
2. You are a more productive employee with time away from work
Today, I challenge you to question whether the default notifications are serving you or the tool.
1. Your time is worthy of being respected
2. You are a more productive employee with time away from work
Today, I challenge you to question whether the default notifications are serving you or the tool.
Check out the full challenge here:
https://twitter.com/mar15sa/status/1366231174570532865?s=20
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