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If you’re suffering from notification stress, here are the apps you should delete (or mute) as soon as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n In our digital age, staying constantly connected is the norm.<\/strong> However, with messaging apps and social media always at hand, the number of daily notifications can quickly become overwhelming.<\/strong> Many people are beginning to suffer from this perpetual connectivity.<\/p>\n According to a recent study, the average person receives around 146 notifications a day, nearly one every 10 minutes.<\/strong> Some receive many more.<\/p>\n Because of this, each ‘ping’<\/em> of a notification on your phone can trigger sudden anxiety, a burst of stress, disrupting your workflow or relaxation time.<\/strong><\/p>\n The new study conducted by technology experts at music Magpie revealed which apps are the biggest culprits of notification anxiety.<\/p>\n Data collected over two weeks from iPhone users in Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z indicated that WhatsApp is the primary source of stress,<\/strong> being the app that sends the most notifications to half of the participants.<\/p>\n Following closely are iMessage<\/strong> (the iPhone messaging app), Instagram, Facebook Messenger, and Gmail<\/strong> in fifth place.<\/p>\n Outlook, Vinted, Pinterest,<\/strong> and YouTube<\/strong> were also cited as significant sources of notifications.<\/p>\n If the number of notifications on your phone is causing you stress, there are several methods to manage it.<\/strong><\/p>\n Liam Howley, Chief Marketing Officer at music Magpie, advises turning off notifications for the most intrusive apps, like WhatsApp,<\/strong> even if it’s just for one day a week of your choice.<\/p>\n Additionally, using phone settings that allow you to select time intervals during which you do not wish to receive notifications,<\/strong> such as during work hours or at night, can help maintain a more positive balance.<\/p>\n For those struggling with email management, it’s beneficial to declutter your inbox;<\/strong> although this may seem like an almost impossible task. A useful tip is to dedicate time each day to check and organize emails<\/strong>, rather than trying to tackle them all at once.<\/p>\n Being aware of the apps that cause the most stress and adopting strategies to manage notifications can make a significant difference in your daily well-being, helping you maintain a healthier and more balanced digital life.<\/strong><\/p>\n This article first appeared on Grazia.it<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42690,"featured_media":94553,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[6939,38,16,2723],"yoast_head":"\n3 Easy Exercises to Try Digital Detox (And Why You Should)<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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How to Handle Notification Stress<\/strong><\/h2>\n