Time to silence phones

If left on its default settings, my smartphone would beep, ding, buzz, and ring constantly. With messages, calls, social media notifications and news alerts coming in several times an hour, it gets annoying.

All this noise proves irritating to me, my colleagues (how many times have you heard a ding and picked up your phone to realise it was your workmate’s?), my family and friends.

I’m slowly learning that a silent phone is a good phone.

As tech increases its influence into every part of our lives, it takes more of an effort to keep control.

The first place to start is the Sound setting on your phone. Set a discreet ringtone and alert for your most used messaging app. Also, don’t forget to turn off keyboard clicks.

I’ve disabled sounds for all my other apps.

I love Instagram but I don’t need to know the second I get a like on a photo.