How to Use Notification Rules in Samantha to Stay Focused on What Matters

Most of us live in a constant buzz of notifications.
Emails. Pings. Alerts. Tiny red dots everywhere.

But here's the truth:

You don't need to know everything.
You only need to know the things that matter to you.

Samantha helps you create that balance with Notification Rules, a simple, smart way to stay updated on what matters and ignore the rest.

These rules work quietly in the background, catching important signals so you don't have to keep checking your inbox all day.

Let's walk through how to use them in a calm, human way.

1. Let Samantha Filter Noise So Your Mind Stays Clear

Not every email deserves your attention.
Not every update requires your time.

Notification Rules help you decide what should enter your world.

Try saying

• "Notify me when John emails me about invoices."
• "Alert me if any email mentions 'urgent'."
• "Let me know when a client sends project feedback."

That's it.
Samantha takes over from there.

She watches your inbox quietly and only taps you when the rule matches.

Why this matters

You stop checking your inbox obsessively.
Your brain rests.
You get alerted only when it actually matters.

2. Create Rules Based on People You Care About

Some senders are more important than others: clients, teammates, mentors, and family members.

You can ask Samantha to notify you only when specific people reach out.

Try saying

• "Tell me whenever Mom emails me."
• "Notify me about messages from my manager."
• "Alert me whenever Sarah sends updates on the project."

Samantha keeps an eye on these names for you, so you never miss something important again.

Why this helps

You stay available for the people who matter most, without drowning in everyone else's noise.

3. Create Rules Based on Keywords That Signal Importance

Sometimes urgency isn't tied to a person; it's tied to specific words.

Think:

• "invoice"
• "deadline"
• "deliverables"
• "urgent"
• "payment"
• "meeting change"

Try saying

• "Alert me if any email mentions 'payment'."
• "Notify me when someone says 'deadline'."
• "Tell me if anyone emails about a schedule change."

Samantha highlights what requires attention and lets everything else sit quietly.

Why this matters

You react faster to critical updates without watching your inbox all day.

4. Use Rules to Protect Your Focus Time

The biggest enemy of productivity isn't lack of time, it's interruptions.

Notification Rules let you protect your deep work by only surfacing things that actually need you.

Use them for

• urgent client messages
• time-sensitive work updates
• personal emergencies
• important school reminders
• changes to scheduled events

Everything else can wait.

Why does this feel good

You stop feeling hijacked by notifications.
You stay in control of your attention.

5. Use Samantha as Your Inbox Assistant, Not Just a Messenger

What makes Notification Rules powerful is that Samantha doesn't just alert you, she connects it to action.

When a rule triggers, you can say:

Try saying

• "Turn this into a task for me."
• "Summarize this message."
• "Add a reminder for tomorrow."
• "Draft a reply saying I'll handle it soon."

It becomes more than a notification.
It becomes progress.

Why is this different

Most tools notify you.
Samantha helps you respond.

Why People Love Using Notification Rules

Because it finally feels like you are in charge of your attention.

Notification Rules help you:

• reduce noise
• Stop checking your inbox 20 times a day.
• Avoid missing important updates.
• Stay prepared for urgent moments.
• Build a calmer workday.
• Protect your mental space

Life feels lighter when only the right things reach you.

Try This Right Now

Say:

"Samantha, notify me when I receive an email that mentions 'urgent'."

It takes one line.
She'll handle the rest.

Stay focused on what matters. Let Samantha watch the rest for you.