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Best of 2023: Gloria Mark | Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity

Dec 11, 2023
58:35
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Psychologist Gloria Mark shares her groundbreaking research on attention span, introducing the concept of 'kinetic attention'. She offers practical tips for restoring balance and improving mental resources, highlighting the benefits of engaging in mindless activities and setting boundaries with social media. Tune in to boost productivity and overall well-being.
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Quick takeaways

  • Attention shifting results in switch costs, stress, and higher perceived stress levels.
  • Designing the educational system for longer periods of focus can improve learning outcomes.

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The Impact of Attention Switching

Switching attention erases previous information, causing switch costs and potential residue. It also leads to stress and higher perceived stress levels. Attention shifting is associated with physiological markers of stress.

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