Distractions
German City Designs Traffic Lights for Oblivious Pedestrians
Blinking LED lights are now being placed in the ground at busy intersections for people who look down at their devices while walking.
Learn to Wean Yourself Off of Candy Crush and Facebook With These 7 Simple Productivity Hacks
It's possible that a few lucky people are born productive, but for most of us, it's a learned skill set.
Sound Off: Should Distracted Walkers Be Fined or Jailed?
A New Jersey lawmaker has put forward a bill that stipulates pedestrians with their faces in their phones will pay a fine of $50 or spend up to 15 days in jail.
This Program Silently Judges You When You Waste Time Online
Find yourself browsing Facebook, memes and funny videos way more than you should? Here's a painless solution.
5 Ways You're Wasting Time Without Even Realizing It
Becoming more productive starts with accepting the harsh truth that you likely waste just as much time as everyone else.
If You Want to Remember the Important Stuff, You Need to Ignore the Background Noise
Those with high-capacity working memories are really good at blocking out distracting information, a new study finds.
Tips for Clearing Your Computer of Focus-Draining Distraction
Here is how to finally create a distraction-free desktop, so you can focus and get your best work done.
It's Time to Quit the 'Motivation Porn' and Get Serious About Success
Watching other people succeed is thrilling but lacks the satisfaction doing it yourself for real.
Become a Fantastic Listener With These 9 Techniques
Most of the time, what gets in the way of being an effective listener is our thoughts.
Finding Your Focus Through 'Deep Work'
工作不专心会刺激uce much better results than working with distracted, fragmented attention.
5 Tips to Fight Content Overload
Feel the need to constantly check your email and smartphone all day? Here's a better plan.
5 Ways to Battle Procrastination
Distractions can cause serious problems in your productivity. Don't let them become habitual.
5 Distractions That Stunt Your Business
The are countless problems that come with running a business but focus is essential to solving every one of them.
3 Reasons Why Snacks Are Superior to Social Media for Distracting Yourself
Once you've given up on lengthening your attention span you can focus on the more attainable goal of briefer distractions.
Are You Losing Your Humanity to the Scourge of Busyness?
Like having multiple apps open on your smartphone, trying to do everything drains your battery and impairs your performance.