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Eliminating Cell Phone Distractions: Tips & Tricks!

This page will provide some tips to make your phone less distracting.

iOS Settings

Use the Focus mode available on iPhones.  You can set up different modes for studying, sleep, etc.  It functions as an 'Out of the Office' when people try to contact you.

How to set up a Focus on an iPhone

Customize your notifications so that you only get essential information

 View and manage notifications

Limit your app use

 Set up Screen Time

Make your display black and white 

Slashgear.com - How to make your iPhone's screen black & white

Use iPhone Shortcuts and Automations

Shortcuts User Guide

Personal Automations using Shortcuts