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News18•17-10-2026, 10:00
Can Your Everyday Gadgets Help You Build Better Discipline?
  • •Smartphones and gadgets feature built-in tools like recurring reminders, calendar alerts, and Focus modes that can help organize your day without needing extra apps.
  • •Managing app notifications by turning off non-essential alerts can significantly reduce distractions and prevent endless scrolling.
  • •Smartwatches and fitness trackers offer gentle reminders to stand up, move, and stay active throughout the workday.
  • •Built-in sleep schedules and Do Not Disturb settings can help users establish better nighttime routines and habits.
  • •While technology can automate tasks and provide reminders, true discipline and the choice to act still depend entirely on the individual.
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Key Questions Answered

You can create a Shortcut on your iPhone that checks the next morning's sunrise time and automatically schedules an alarm 96 minutes earlier, matching the start of Brahma Muhurta.

Smartphones include features like Focus modes and customizable notification settings that allow users to silence unnecessary alerts from apps during work or sleep time.

Yes, smartwatches and fitness trackers can provide gentle reminders to stand up and move around after sitting at a desk for too long.

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