A method for handling a plurality of instant message delivery media to a user of a mobile device is provided. The method may include detecting at least one instant message to be delivered to a recipient-user on the mobile device. The method may also include determining if a plurality of predefined conditions have been configured by the recipient-user. The method may further include displaying the at least one instant message to the recipient-user in accordance with the plurality of predefined conditions configured by the recipient-user.