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Digital Wellbeing in a Distracted World: Reclaim Your Attention & Find Focus

Author : Thomas Jacob
Publisher : Thomas Jacob
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Digital Wellbeing in a Distracted World: Reclaim Your Attention & Find Focus written by Thomas Jacob and published by Thomas Jacob. This book was released on 2024-02-20 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by notifications, drained by constant screen time, and yearning for a deeper sense of focus and connection? In our hyper-connected world, technology has become both a blessing and a curse. While it offers endless opportunities for communication, information, and entertainment, it also bombards us with distractions, erodes our attention spans, and threatens our mental well-being. Digital Wellbeing in a Distracted World is your guide to navigating this complex landscape and reclaiming control of your digital life. This comprehensive book, filled with practical strategies and inspiring insights, will help you: Understand the challenges of constant connectivity: Explore the impact of technology on your attention, creativity, and relationships. Discover the power of deep work: Learn how to cultivate focused attention and unlock your peak productivity. Practice mindfulness in a digital age: Integrate mindfulness techniques into your daily life to manage distractions and find inner peace. Develop healthy digital habits: Implement strategies for setting boundaries, minimizing distractions, and using technology responsibly. Create a balanced life: Learn how to integrate technology with other aspects of your life, prioritizing meaningful connections and offline activities. Through engaging stories, expert advice, and actionable exercises, this book empowers you to: Reclaim your attention: Break free from the constant pull of notifications and distractions. Boost your productivity: Learn to focus deeply and achieve your goals with greater efficiency. Improve your mental well-being: Reduce stress, anxiety, and feelings of overwhelm associated with digital overload. Strengthen your relationships: Cultivate deeper, more meaningful connections with loved ones. Live a more fulfilling life: Discover the joy and richness of experiences beyond the screen. Digital Wellbeing in a Distracted World is your roadmap to a happier, healthier, and more focused life in the digital age. Embark on this journey today and reclaim your attention, your time, and your well-being. Bonus: Includes a personalized "digital detox plan" to help you implement the strategies in your own life. Features inspiring quotes and wisdom from leading experts in technology, mindfulness, and productivity. Provides practical exercises and tools to help you track your progress and stay motivated. This book is for you if you: Feel overwhelmed by notifications and constant screen time. Struggle to focus on work or studies due to digital distractions. Experience anxiety or stress related to technology use. Want to improve your mental health and well-being. Seek a more balanced and fulfilling life in the digital age. Don't let technology control your life. Take control and reclaim your digital wellbeing today!

Distracted

Author : Maggie Jackson
Publisher : Prometheus Books
ISBN 13 : 1615920005
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (159 download)

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Download or read book Distracted written by Maggie Jackson and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an important book...a harrowing documentation of our modern world's descent into fragmentation, self alienation, and emptiness-brought on, to a large extent, by communication technologies that distract us, dislocate us, and destroy our inner lives.--Alan Lightman, author of the bestselling Einstein's Dreams and National Book Award finalist The Diagnosis and MIT professorThis fascinating book on America's collective ADD is a wake-up call to all of us to take back our lives, turn off the technology, and focus on paying attention to what makes us human and fulfilled.--Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Harvard Business School Professor and author of America the Principled and ConfidenceWe have oceans of information at our disposal, yet we increasingly seek knowledge in online headlines glimpsed on the run. We are networked as never before, but we connect with friends and family via e-mail and fleeting face-to-face moments that are rescheduled and interrupted a dozen times. Despite our wondrous technologies and scientific advances, we are nurturing a culture of diffusion, fragmentation, and detachment.In this new world, something crucial is missing: attention-the key to recapturing our ability to connect, reflect, and relax; the secret to coping with a mobile, multitasking, virtual world. How did we get to the point where we keep one eye on our Blackberry and one eye on our spouse-in bed? We can contact millions of people worldwide, so why is it hard to schedule a simple family supper? Most importantly, what can we do about it? Distracted vividly shows how day by day, our hyper-mobile, cyber-centric, interrupted lives erode our capacity for deep focus and awareness. The implications for a healthy society are stark.Attention is the building block of intimacy, wisdom, and cultural progress. Jackson makes it clear that if we squander our powers of attention, our technological age could ultimately slip into cultural decline. And yet we are just as capable of igniting a renaissance of attention by strengthening our skills of focus and perception, the keys to judgment, memory, morality, and happiness. Jackson reveals the astonishing scientific discoveries that can help us rekindle our powers of attention in a world of speed and overload. She offers us a wake-up call, and reasons for hope.Distracted is an original exposé of the multifaceted nature of attention, an engaging and often surprising portrait of postmodern life, and a compelling roadmap for cultivating sustained focus and nurturing a more enriched and literate society. More than ever, we cannot afford to let distraction become the marker of our time.Maggie Jackson (New York, NY) is an award-winning author and journalist who writes the popular Balancing Acts column in the Boston Globe. Her work also has appeared in The New York Times and on National Public Radio, among other national publications. Her acclaimed first book, What's Happening to Home? Balancing Work, Life and Refuge in the Information Age, examined the loss of home as a refuge.

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ISBN 13 : 1633884627
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (338 download)

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The Art of Concentration

Author : Harriet Griffey
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1905744900
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Concentration written by Harriet Griffey and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-11-30 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are all overwhelmed with technological input in our daily lives – whether it is our mobile phone ringing, our Blackberry bleeping or emails that pour in endlessly – we are all becoming hyperstimulated and unable to switch on (concentrate) or switch off (relax) because we’re all on permanent standby. As a result, we have lost the art of concentrating properly. Luckily, this cutting edge personal development book is here to help readers navigate their way through the deluge and provides the tools we need to learn how to concentrate and focus. Rooted in scientific fact and research, it includes a detailed look at how your brain works, what inhibits brain function and concentration and covers things such as lack of down-time, distraction, poor lifestyle habits and stress. Featuring techniques and exercises to help improve concentration, it is guaranteed to help us all improve the way we work and the way we live our lives.

The Distraction Trap

Author : Frances Booth
Publisher : Pearson UK
ISBN 13 : 0273788590
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (737 download)

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Download or read book The Distraction Trap written by Frances Booth and published by Pearson UK. This book was released on 2013-04-29 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're worried that you're losing the power to concentrate The Distraction Trap can help. Learn how you can easily release your life from the steely grip of modern technology where you're always available and always connected. Discover how you can radically boost your productivity by keeping your whole brain and both eyes on the task in hand. You may think you can do ten things at once, with a scattered thinking approach and expect to do everything well and on time. Well, you can't. The Distraction Trap will empower you to focus and prioritise, switch off your email, say 'no' to social media ruling your life and help you rediscover your lost powers of concentration. Your campaign to reclaim your life starts here and now!

The Attention Fix

Author : Anders Hansen
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 059388583X
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (938 download)

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Download or read book The Attention Fix written by Anders Hansen and published by Random House. This book was released on 2024-11-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Anders Hansen’s work is the antidote to our modern-day struggles.”—Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, author of The Stress Solution Take charge of your attention and break free from the digital overload with The Attention Fix by internationally bestselling, award-winning psychiatrist Dr. Anders Hansen. In this powerful guide, Dr. Hansen provides groundbreaking strategies to reclaim your focus and mental well-being. Unveiling the evolutionary reason for our distractibility, The Attention Fix sheds light on the toll our constant connection to smartphones and digital devices takes on our mental well-being. Backed by extensive research and studies, Dr. Hansen’s insights are scientifically proven and enriched through his exploration of the intricacies of the human brain. With The Attention Fix, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest scientific research on the brain and the true effects of unrestricted social media use, breaking free from the cycle of mindless scrolling and demotivation. Curb your addiction to screens and cultivate deep, single-task focus to experience a renewed sense of happiness, improved health, and enhanced productivity. Break free from the addiction cycle of mindless scrolling and demotivation utilizing Dr. Hansen’s groundbreaking strategies. Dr. Hansen’s expertise and insights are trusted by renowned experts and influential figures in mental health, fitness, and overall well-being. Learn about the latest scientific research on the brain as you gain a comprehensive understanding of the true effects of unrestricted social media use. Cure smartphone addiction and cultivate attention management skills to ease anxiety, find better focus, and decrease attention deficit symptoms. Understand the impact of our evolutionary traits in the modern world and explore the consequences of our physical and mental traits. Uncover the detrimental impact of unrestricted social media use on your brain and empower yourself to reclaim your attention span. Discover the secrets to a happier, healthier, and more focused future with The Attention Fix. Take control of your screen time, improve your mental well-being, and unlock your full potential.

The Digital Dilemma

Author : Dan Anghel
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (793 download)

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Download or read book The Digital Dilemma written by Dan Anghel and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the age of digital saturation, "The Digital Dilemma: Reclaiming Your Focus in an Overconnected World" emerges as a crucial guide for those seeking to navigate the challenges of digital dependency. This insightful book offers practical advice, strategies, and reflections to empower readers to take back control of their digital lives and rediscover the joys of focused, intentional living. Key Features - Comprehensive Guide: Explore the psychological impact of digital overuse and learn strategies for digital detox, minimizing digital distractions, and enhancing digital well-being. - Practical Strategies: Implement actionable tips for reducing screen time, improving digital habits, and boosting productivity in a digitally saturated world. - Expert Insights: Gain wisdom from experts in the fields of psychology, technology, and mindfulness to create a balanced, healthy relationship with digital devices. Benefits - Enhance Focus: Learn how to reclaim your attention and concentrate on what truly matters in your personal and professional life. - Improve Relationships: Discover the value of unplugging and creating tech-free zones to strengthen connections with family and friends. - Boost Productivity: Free yourself from the chains of digital clutter and distractions to achieve greater efficiency and success. - Cultivate Well-being: Embrace a lifestyle that prioritizes well-being, mindfulness, and genuine engagement with the world around you. "The Digital Dilemma: Reclaiming Your Focus in an Overconnected World" unravels the complexities of our screen-saturated lives, offering a beacon of hope for those struggling to navigate the digital chaos. This illuminating guide takes you on a profound journey to the heart of our screen obsession, providing a blueprint for reclaiming digital autonomy in an era where attention is fragmented. Recognized for its excellence in self-help literature and personal development books. It stands out in the realm of business and productivity books, offering innovative thinking that challenges the status quo. At the core of "The Digital Dilemma" is the quest to become undistractable. It delves deep into the psychology of distraction, debunking the myth that disconnection is the sole solution. Through a nuanced exploration of human behavior, the book reveals why time management is pain management and how this understanding can revolutionize our approach to work and life. The narrative tackles workplace distraction head-on, advocating for a healthier organizational culture that fosters focus and efficiency. It extends its insights into personal relationships, emphasizing the crucial role of intentional digital use in nurturing connections that matter. For parents, the book is a treasure trove of strategies for raising resilient children in an overconnected world. It guides readers through the challenges and opportunities of navigating the digital age, equipping them with practical tools to maintain focus and productivity. "The Digital Dilemma" is more than a book; it's a movement towards living with intention in our interconnected reality. It's an essential read for anyone eager to find balance in the digital flux, aspiring to lead a life defined not by distractions but by achievements and genuine connections.

Dear Digital, We need to talk

Author : Kristy Goodwin
Publisher : Major Street Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1922611557
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (226 download)

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Download or read book Dear Digital, We need to talk written by Kristy Goodwin and published by Major Street Publishing. This book was released on 2023-01-24 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suffering with toxic tech-habits? Zoom fatigue? Digital dementia? Burnout? Many of us have adopted unhealthy and unsustainable digital habits that are not only putting a dent in our performance and productivity, they are also seriously impacting both our physical health and mental wellbeing.But it's no longer realistic to simply throw away our laptops or cancel our Netflix subscriptions. Whether we love it or loathe it, technology is here to stay. Dear Digital, We need to talk provides realistic, research-based ways to cultivate healthy and helpful digital habits that work with our brains and bodies, rather than against them. It presents a menu of practical micro-habits designed to bolster your productivity and support your wellbeing in our always-on, digitally distracted world.This book does not advocate for a #digitaldetox (in fact, it explores why detoxes don' t work), nor does it propose that you digitally amputate yourself. Instead, Dear Digital, We need to talk will help you take back control of your attention and use technology in ways that will support your performance and wellbeing, rather than stifle it.

Lifescale

Author : Brian Solis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119535859
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Lifescale written by Brian Solis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-02-28 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Somewhere along the way, we got distracted. As much as we multitask, love our devices and feel like we’re in control, deep down we know that something is off. Shortened attention spans, declines in critical thinking, lack of sleep, self-doubt and decreased creativity are just some of the effects coming to light in an age of digital distraction. It’s time to reclaim our lives. It’s time to take control. Lifescale is a journey of self-discovery and growth. It’s about getting back into balance and remastering our destinies. Author Brian Solis knows first-hand. He struggled with distraction and all of its ill-effects. To get his life back, he developed a set of techniques, exercises, and thought experiments designed to tame the chaos, and positively and productively navigate our day-to-day lives. Instead of falling victim to the never-ending cycle of newsfeeds, Likes, addictive apps, and boredom scrolling (aka the endless scroll), we can learn to manage our time and inspire our own lives in a way that will bring meaning back—without sacrificing the benefits that our devices bring us. In Lifescale, Brian has done the legwork to pull together scientific findings and practical tools into one book. Readers—especially those who are distracted—will connect with the humor, pathos, and inspiration inside. Using this book’s simple but powerful lessons, we can: Identify sources of distraction and turn attention toward creativity and productivity Understand and resist the manipulative techniques that turn us into digital addicts Find meaning and purpose to guide our time in more meaningful ways Visualize future success to successfully dive into deep work and stop procrastinating Break bad habits, establish rituals, and establish routines that help you achieve goals Nurture imagination and learn to express ourselves more artistically Maximize productivity with simple but effective strategies Focus for extended periods and make breaks more restorative Foster a strong sense of purpose in life and identify the steps needed to bring it to life every day Smile more and build self-esteem With the renewed perspective Lifescale offers, we can finally learn to prioritize what matters, and live our digital and physical lives with intention and true happiness.

Stolen Focus

Author : Johann Hari
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 059313852X
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (931 download)

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Download or read book Stolen Focus written by Johann Hari and published by Crown. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Our ability to pay attention is collapsing. From the author of Chasing the Scream and Lost Connections comes a groundbreaking examination of why this is happening—and how to get our attention back. “The book the world needs in order to win the war on distraction.”—Adam Grant, author of Think Again “Read this book to save your mind.”—Susan Cain, author of Quiet WINNER OF THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, New York Post, Mashable, Mindful In the United States, teenagers can focus on one task for only sixty-five seconds at a time, and office workers average only three minutes. Like so many of us, Johann Hari was finding that constantly switching from device to device and tab to tab was a diminishing and depressing way to live. He tried all sorts of self-help solutions—even abandoning his phone for three months—but nothing seemed to work. So Hari went on an epic journey across the world to interview the leading experts on human attention—and he discovered that everything we think we know about this crisis is wrong. We think our inability to focus is a personal failure to exert enough willpower over our devices. The truth is even more disturbing: our focus has been stolen by powerful external forces that have left us uniquely vulnerable to corporations determined to raid our attention for profit. Hari found that there are twelve deep causes of this crisis, from the decline of mind-wandering to rising pollution, all of which have robbed some of our attention. In Stolen Focus, he introduces readers to Silicon Valley dissidents who learned to hack human attention, and veterinarians who diagnose dogs with ADHD. He explores a favela in Rio de Janeiro where everyone lost their attention in a particularly surreal way, and an office in New Zealand that discovered a remarkable technique to restore workers’ productivity. Crucially, Hari learned how we can reclaim our focus—as individuals, and as a society—if we are determined to fight for it. Stolen Focus will transform the debate about attention and finally show us how to get it back.

Reclaiming Your Focus

Author : Rosemary Mendoza
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Reclaiming Your Focus written by Rosemary Mendoza and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-03-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever read the same chapter multiple times and failed to comprehend a single word? Or have you ever been in a classroom with the teacher facing you, but you were so lost in your own thoughts that you missed everything they said? Or did you become distracted while in a meeting thinking about all the things you still had to do? Focus is what is lacking if you've ever been in a situation when you were physically present but mentally absent. The ability to direct your attention to a certain task and be entirely absorbed in it without interruptions is known as the cognitive skill of focus. Being too focused can also be harmful, even though being too unfocused may be a problem. Being so narrowly concentrated that you lose awareness of everything else and develop tunnel vision might be hazardous. In this book, Rosemary Mendoza highlighted the ways in which we might improve our capacity for concentration and attention as well as learn to manage distractions. In this book, you will find: What the Focused Mind entails Why you can't focus The focusing power of meditation How to reclaim your focus? When to seek for help. GET YOUR COPY TODAY

The Digital Wellbeing Workbook

Author : Thomas Jacob
Publisher : Thomas Jacob
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 58 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Digital Wellbeing Workbook written by Thomas Jacob and published by Thomas Jacob. This book was released on 2024-03-14 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feeling overwhelmed by constant notifications and screen time? Struggling to disconnect and find moments of peace in our digital age? The Digital Wellbeing Workbook is your guide to reclaiming control and creating a balanced relationship with technology. This interactive workbook equips you with practical strategies and self-awareness exercises to navigate the digital landscape with intention. Through mindful practices, tech-free rituals, and insightful activities, you'll learn to: Identify your digital triggers and understand how technology impacts your thoughts and behaviors. Set boundaries and manage screen time to regain control over your attention and focus. Embrace mindful tech use and transform screen breaks into moments of rejuvenation. Build positive habits that promote digital wellbeing and create lasting change. Harness technology for good by learning new skills, connecting with like-minded individuals, and making a positive impact on the world. Whether you're a seasoned tech user or just starting your journey towards digital wellness, this workbook is your companion. With easy-to-follow exercises, reflection prompts, and valuable resources, you'll discover the power of mindful technology and create a life that is enriched, not dictated, by the digital world. This Workbook Includes: Engaging Activities and Exercises: Explore your digital habits, identify areas for improvement, and implement practical strategies for lasting change. Mindful Tech Break Techniques: Discover guided meditations and practices to transform screen breaks into moments of self-care and focus. Building Positive Habits: Learn how to integrate tech-free rituals and activities into your daily routine for sustainable digital wellbeing. Curated Resources: Find helpful online tools, apps, and communities to support your journey. Take charge of your digital life and unlock a world of possibilities with The Digital Wellbeing Workbook!

Attention Span

Author : Gloria Mark
Publisher : William Collins
ISBN 13 : 9780008526009
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book Attention Span written by Gloria Mark and published by William Collins. This book was released on 2024-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking new look at how we pay attention that can help us perform better - and be happier - in the digital world.

Distracted

Author : Marilyn Woods
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book Distracted written by Marilyn Woods and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-09-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you wish you could pay more attention and stop getting distracted? If so, you're not on your own. Do you find it easy to stay focused and pay attention, or does your mind tend to drift? Do you quickly start to think about something else, like a snack or the news, or daydream? Do the constant beeps and notifications from your phone or the sound of your siblings arguing in the background make it hard for you to concentrate? In short, do you think about everything other than what you're supposed to be doing? This is the right book for you A Harvard study from 2010 found that the average person's mind wanders 47% of the time. This means that nearly half of the time you're doing one thing, you're thinking about something else. With so many distractions, it's not surprising that people are finding it hard to concentrate. Why can't we focus? Focus is important because our lives are always busy and often overwhelming. Finding focus is also getting harder and harder. When you're up to your eyeballs at work and find yourself getting lost in social media or binge-watching YouTube, you might ask yourself, "Why can't I just focus?" The problem with distraction and trying to focus is, you know what you need to do, but you can't bring yourself to do it and you know what you want to accomplish, but you don't know how to get there. Technology is taking up too much of our time and focus The way we use technology is changing us as people and causing damage in all parts of our lives. Digital distractions are all around us, so it's easy to point the finger at them. The world is a confusing place, full of shapes and colors, sounds and smells that constantly stimulate our senses. Numerous psychological studies demonstrate that the use of technology, switching between tasks, and overstimulation have all contributed to higher levels of distraction in the classroom. Distraction is frequently blamed for poor performance and misbehavior at school. Distractions make it harder to concentrate on specific, assigned tasks. Digital learning tools are a new kind of distraction in the classroom. Guardians, teachers, students, and academics all have views about how technology is affecting a student's ability to concentrate in a classroom. Once we have a good understanding of the problem, we can turn our attention to practical ways to improve our ability to pay attention. Distraction is the shifting of a person's or a group's focus away from the selected object of attention and toward the source of distraction When we struggle to focus, it's simple to point the finger at technological interference or a lack of self-discipline, but a lot of it is biologically based.

The Distracted Mind

Author : Adam Gazzaley
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262534436
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (625 download)

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Download or read book The Distracted Mind written by Adam Gazzaley and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2017-10-27 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “brilliant and practical” study of why our brains aren’t built for media multitasking—and how we can learn to live with technology in a more balanced way (Jack Kornfield, author of The Wise Heart) Most of us will freely admit that we are obsessed with our devices. We pride ourselves on our ability to multitask—read work email, reply to a text, check Facebook, watch a video clip. Talk on the phone, send a text, drive a car. Enjoy family dinner with a glowing smartphone next to our plates. We can do it all, 24/7! Never mind the errors in the email, the near-miss on the road, and the unheard conversation at the table. In The Distracted Mind, Adam Gazzaley and Larry Rosen—a neuroscientist and a psychologist—explain why our brains aren't built for multitasking, and suggest better ways to live in a high-tech world without giving up our modern technology. The authors explain that our brains are limited in their ability to pay attention. We don't really multitask but rather switch rapidly between tasks. Distractions and interruptions, often technology-related—referred to by the authors as “interference”—collide with our goal-setting abilities. We want to finish this paper/spreadsheet/sentence, but our phone signals an incoming message and we drop everything. Even without an alert, we decide that we “must” check in on social media immediately. Gazzaley and Rosen offer practical strategies, backed by science, to fight distraction. We can change our brains with meditation, video games, and physical exercise; we can change our behavior by planning our accessibility and recognizing our anxiety about being out of touch even briefly. They don't suggest that we give up our devices, but that we use them in a more balanced way.

The Power of Focus

Author : Dr Monique Rodgers
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (643 download)

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Download or read book The Power of Focus written by Dr Monique Rodgers and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book unveils a transformative journey towards reclaiming your focus and unlocking the full extent of your capabilities. Packed with expert insights, practical advice, and real-life examples, it empowers you to develop laser-like concentration, ensuring that nothing stands in the way of your ambitions. "The Power of Focus" doesn't just explore the theory behind focus-it provides a hands-on guide to help you apply these principles in your everyday life. You'll discover techniques for managing your time, setting meaningful goals, and eliminating the distractions that hinder your progress. With each chapter, you'll gain the skills needed to navigate your personal and professional life with greater precision and determination. Key highlights of this book include: Strategies for cultivating mindfulness and enhancing your mental clarity. Techniques for setting and achieving meaningful goals that resonate with your deepest desires. Insights into time management and productivity to help you make the most of every moment. Practical exercises and real-world examples to reinforce your focus-building skills. Tips for maintaining a healthy work-life balance while pursuing your ambitions. "The Power of Focus" is not just a book; it's a transformational tool designed to help you become the best version of yourself. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a professional seeking career growth, a student striving for academic excellence, or anyone looking to maximize their potential, this book is your compass to navigate the maze of distractions and discover the untapped power within you. If you're ready to rise above the noise, break free from the chains of distraction, and unleash your full potential, "The Power of Focus" is your indispensable guide to success. Get ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, where the power of focus becomes your most potent asset.

Indistractable

Author : Nir Eyal
Publisher : BenBella Books
ISBN 13 : 1948836785
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (488 download)

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Download or read book Indistractable written by Nir Eyal and published by BenBella Books. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Indistractable provides a framework that will deliver the focus you need to get results." —James Clear, author of Atomic Habits "If you value your time, your focus, or your relationships, this book is essential reading. I'm putting these ideas into practice." —Jonathan Haidt, author of The Righteous Mind National Bestseller Winner of the Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Award Included in the Top 5 Best Personal Development Books of the Year by Audible Included in the Top 20 Best Business and Leadership Books of the Year by Amazon Featured in The Amazon Book Review Newsletter, January 2020 Goodreads Best Science & Technology of 2019 Finalist You sit down at your desk to work on an important project, but a notification on your phone interrupts your morning. Later, as you're about to get back to work, a colleague taps you on the shoulder to chat. At home, screens get in the way of quality time with your family. Another day goes by, and once again, your most important personal and professional goals are put on hold. What would be possible if you followed through on your best intentions? What could you accomplish if you could stay focused? What if you had the power to become "indistractable?" International bestselling author, former Stanford lecturer, and behavioral design expert, Nir Eyal, wrote Silicon Valley's handbook for making technology habit-forming. Five years after publishing Hooked, Eyal reveals distraction's Achilles' heel in his groundbreaking new book. In Indistractable, Eyal reveals the hidden psychology driving us to distraction. He describes why solving the problem is not as simple as swearing off our devices: Abstinence is impractical and often makes us want more. Eyal lays bare the secret of finally doing what you say you will do with a four-step, research-backed model. Indistractable reveals the key to getting the best out of technology, without letting it get the best of us. Inside, Eyal overturns conventional wisdom and reveals: • Why distraction at work is a symptom of a dysfunctional company culture—and how to fix it • What really drives human behavior and why "time management is pain management" • Why your relationships (and your sex life) depend on you becoming indistractable • How to raise indistractable children in an increasingly distracting world Empowering and optimistic, Indistractable provides practical, novel techniques to control your time and attention—helping you live the life you really want.