You have a serious addiction, but respect for trying to deal with it the way you do. I have a similar problem. It takes time when I should be working, because I just like to check. I didn't even know we *could* turn off notifications! I'm self employed, so at least I won't get fired, but yes, it's a challenge. I think low earnings and failing attempts at boost gave me a reality check recently, which helped me focus more on the paying work and less on Medium.