Often there is a fine line between work and distraction. Luckily, this post is for you. We look at some ways you can reduce the time you spend talking to people on the phone or using your device. At the end you will be able to free up several hours per week.
Track your current usage
The first thing you’ll want to do is track your current usage. Most phones with Android or iOS have standard tools and facilities that allow you to do this. They show you how much time you spend on your phone in total and what you do, for example emailing or sending messages. If you discover that you’re spending most of your time on social media, it might be time to change course. Changing the way you use your phone can be a good way to get back to basics and ensure you’re running your business the way you want to.
Use more voicemail
Nowadays you don’t necessarily have to answer calls as they come in. Many companies make use of these options ringless voicemail. These tools offer more flexibility, allowing you to route calls to other employees. Simply record and transcribe what’s said in the voicemail and forward it in an email, or simply use AI to respond.
Tools today are much more advanced and powerful than ever before, so you don’t have to be constantly on your phone all day long. That was necessary ten years ago, but not anymore.
Set daily limits
Many entrepreneurs take the extreme measure of setting daily limits on how much they can use their phone. This either means setting a limit on phone use in general, which is often impractical, or simply setting a limit on how much you can use distracting apps each day. For example, entrepreneurs will often limit themselves to 30 minutes of social media use per day, allowing them to continue with other jobs.
Make your phone less attractive
If you are someone who is very visualyou may want to look at ways to make your phone less attractive. Many people who struggle with phone addiction turn to grayscale mode, a setting you can find under the Accessibility tab. This helps reduce the dopamine hit people get from colorful apps.
So if that’s you, try using it today. They also often hide distracting notifications in folders. You may continue to collect notifications, but you are not obligated to do so.
Move your non-essential tasks to a computer
Finally, you may want to move things like emails and social media to a computer instead of your phone. Many people find that using these tools on the computer is qualitatively different than on the phone, which is designed around distraction. You may be able to get more work done working on a computer compared to using a handheld device.
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