The Negative Consequence of Not Being Great at Focus

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Flow is about the specific nature of focus. It's really just being aware of where our attention is, and then asking, is that where we want it? And yes, it's very hard. As long as you are reaching the goals you've set for yourself, then being in a world of distractions, if that's what you prefer, I wouldn't object to it.

Gloria Mark is Chancellor’s Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. She received her PhD from Columbia University in psychology and studies the impact of digital media on people’s lives. She takes a deep dive in examining multitasking, interruptions, and mood with the use of digital devices. She has published over 200 articles, and in 2017 was inducted into the ACM SIGCHI Academy which recognizes leaders in the field of human-computer interaction.

Gloria's book, Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity, is available now!

Find more about Gloria at gloriamark.com.