Great advice, Cg. I look forward to seeing you at Steemfest!
I turned off almost all notifications a long time ago so that if I do get a notification (such as a text message that hasn't been muted), it's hopefully something important (like a Steem witness node that needs attention).
One of the things I find a bit challenging is the role "media" plays in my current responsibilities. That includes social media. I've become an advisor for a number of projects and a bit of blockchain journalist. When I'm speaking on panel discussions or giving a talk, people expect me to up-to-speed on the various aspects of the ecosystem happening right then. That's part of the value I bring. Social media can be (but often isn't) an effective mechanism for capturing that useful information if you're careful about who you follow and how you time box it. I also like being social. Connecting with people releases feel-good chemicals which helps me do all my other tasks better. It's mostly about balance.