Peer-reviewed studies from leading institutions reveal the shocking cost of constant notifications on human performance, health, and well-being.
23min
To regain focus
after each notification
3x
More errors
when interrupted
160
Daily interruptions
average knowledge worker
$650B
Annual cost
to US economy
Decades of research from top universities and institutions paint a clear picture: unmanaged notifications are destroying our ability to think, work, and live well.
It takes an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds to fully refocus after an interruption. With office workers checking email every 6 minutes, true deep work becomes nearly impossible.
View StudyBrief interruptions of just 2.8 seconds can triple error rates. Even 4.4-second interruptions can cause errors to quadruple in complex tasks.
View StudyEach notification triggers cortisol release, creating chronic stress. Workers with high 'telepressure' show increased burnout, sleep problems, and decreased job satisfaction.
View StudyHeavy multitaskers are 40% less productive than focused workers. They also show reduced cognitive control and struggle more with irrelevant information.
View StudyAverage smartphone users receive 46 push notifications daily and check phones 96 times. This creates dopamine-driven addiction patterns similar to gambling.
View StudyIn teams, interruptions cascade - one person's distraction can disrupt 2-3 colleagues. Teams with notification management see 40% better project completion rates.
View StudyBeyond individual impact, the notification crisis affects organizations, economies, and society at large.
Every study points to the same conclusion: unmanaged digital notifications are one of the greatest threats to human productivity and well-being in the modern era. But there's hope.
Studies show that workers who disable notifications for just one day experience:
32%
Better focus & concentration
28%
Reduced stress levels
25%
Higher work satisfaction