Another notification. Another context switch. Another three minutes of your life, gone.

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably googled something like “how to stop notifications from ruining my life” or “why can’t I focus anymore.” You’ve read the digital detox guides. You’ve been told to “just unplug.” And you’ve probably thought the same thing I did: 

That’s not realistic for someone with a job.

I can’t go dark. Neither can you. Our bosses expect responses. Our clients expect availability. Our kids’ schools need to reach us when someone throws up in the cafeteria.

So here’s the thing: Ping Minimalism isn’t about silence. It’s about triage.

Think of it like an ER doctor. When patients roll in, they don’t all get seen immediately. The guy with the paper cut waits. The woman having a heart attack does not. Your notifications deserve the same treatment.

This guide will show you exactly how to implement notification triage—so you can actually finish a thought, ship real work, and stop feeling like a trained seal responding to digital bells.

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