Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | How to Fix Your Focus to Achieve Your Goals in 2023 | Johann Hari #323
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Jan 6, 2023 
Join Johann Hari, author of 'Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention', as he dives into the crucial role of focus in achieving goals and nurturing relationships. He reveals how modern distractions and frequent task-switching hinder our attention. Hari shares insights on technology's detrimental impact and offers practical strategies, like the K-safe, to reclaim our focus. Personal anecdotes highlight the benefits of disconnecting from tech, encouraging listeners to cultivate mindfulness and presence in their daily lives.
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Focus: The Foundation
- Focus is fundamental for achieving goals and forming connections.
- Without focus, we can't deal with anything else effectively.
Focus and Relationships
- Sustained focus is crucial for maintaining relationships.
- Attention is needed for good connections, be it friendships or romantic relationships.
Dwindling Focus
- College students focus on one task for an average of 65 seconds, with a median of 19 seconds.
- Workers are only focused on their work for three out of eight hours daily.
