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Displaying all articles tagged:
Distractions
work from home
Apr. 10, 2020
I Miss the Distraction of the Office
The last thing I thought I’d be longing for.
By
Kerensa Cadenas
distractions
Mar. 12, 2020
This Dakota Johnson Home Tour Is Pure ASMR
So soothing.
By
Emilia Petrarca
distractions
Oct. 27, 2017
Kellyanne Conway Interrupts Interview to Say ‘Hi’ to Squirrel
“God, I hope that’s a squirrel and not a rat.”
By
Gabriella Paiella
June 16, 2017
The Accidental-Death Rate Is Rising, in Part Because of Our Wandering Minds
The general assumption is that we are living in a safety-crazed era, but the numbers suggest a different story.
By
Melissa Dahl
distractions
May 4, 2017
The Fidget-Spinner Debate Seems to Be Crescendoing
Partly it’s about fidget-spinners, but partly it’s about … well, a lot of other stuff going on in America’s education system.
By
Jesse Singal
the office
Oct. 28, 2016
The Worst Work Distraction Is a Noisy Co-worker
You are not the only one who feels this way.
By
Melissa Dahl
distractions
Oct. 6, 2016
Neurotic People Are More Easily Distracted at Work
Worrying about stuff takes up a lot of your attention.
By
Jocelyn K. Glei
distractions
Jan. 5, 2016
Why Everyone But You Is Always Walking While Texting
It’s called the self-enhancement bias.
By
Melissa Dahl
studies
July 13, 2015
Your Cell Phone Is Distracting You Even If You’re Trying to Ignore It
Any kind of noise from your phone is enough to divert your attention, a study claims.
By
Melissa Dahl
the brain
Jan. 29, 2015
Signs You’re Suffering From ‘Dementia of the Preoccupied’
A modern (if made-up) neurological ailment.
By
Melissa Dahl
July 15, 2014
Writers, Take Note: Distractions Weaken Your Words
Also: The modern office drone is interrupted up to 12 times an hour!
By
Melissa Dahl
June 18, 2014
Free Cash Can’t Even Distract Us From Our Phones
A new study highlights the things our cell phones cause us to miss.
By
Melissa Dahl
June 16, 2014
Cracking Your iPhone Screen, and Other Real-Life ‘Own Goals’
PAY ATTENTION, basically, says a psychologist who studies this stuff.
By
Melissa Dahl
work smarter
May 14, 2014
Work Smarter: Even a 3-Second Distraction Can Screw You Up
Or, how your Gchat addiction messes you up at work.
By
Melissa Dahl