# How to save yourself some time that everybody wants

Businesses and big tech companies want your attention, your time because that can bring them money. We see this everyday with ads, clickbait articles, salesmen shouting about how good and cheap their product or service is (but only if you buy now :-), videos that want to keep you hooked to screens for "the algorithm", etc.

I'll keep it short, I promise, otherwise this text file might do the same (LOL)..

So immediately:
 * unsubscribe to email lists that keep filling your inbox, even if subjects are interesting for you. Save a bookmark with the info instead and read it on your own schedule.
 * add extra email filters if needed for the spam emails that keep coming despite of marked as spam action.
 * disable notifications from apps (on phones or even computer) especially updates that sometimes can break things, but ALL THE TIME break your productivity flow.
 * keep the phone in airplane mode most of the time. Or at least create good filters with who and when can make your phone vibrate or (God forbid) ring.
 * put a "no soliciting" sign at your door.
 * put a "no flyers" sign on your mailbox.
 * break friendship with people who only consume your attention.
 * change email and phone number, maybe even move, often for less availability.

Live life on your terms not on others'!