Many of us are attempting to work from home, perhaps with kids jumping around. If you're struggling to concentrate, here are some tips: 1. Understand the evolved basis of why it's hard to ...

The modern workday is noisy. Messages, alerts, and unexpected tasks pull attention in every direction. Without boundaries, the day becomes a string of half-finished work and constant context switching ...

As technology has steadily permeated our lives, boundaries have eroded and distraction is now the norm. Here's how to manage the impact on our focus at work.

When we see social injustices in the news, it can impact how we show up at work. How can we make it through a workday when our minds are cluttered with anxiety, sadness, or grief? How can we show ...

Learn how digital minimalism can help you reclaim focus, reduce distractions, and boost productivity in a constantly ...

Build a “focus playlist” with 1 to 2 hours of instrumental music. Use it only during work sessions when you want to mentally prime for deep focus.

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Learning to tolerate boredom is essential to mastering challenging tasks and succeeding. But how do you learn to embrace it? Tips from exposure treatment offer some clues.

Being unable to concentrate may affect performance at work or school and how people are able to do everyday tasks.

Some employees talk too much at work out of boredom or a need for recognition. Here’s how leaders can manage it without shutting people down or frustrating others.