Tag: distraction
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The Third Theory of Distraction: Is There a Solution?
In our previous post Two Theories of Distraction: Is it Becoming a Bigger Issue?, we talked about the two oldest and biggest theories of distraction: spiritual and material distraction. But there’s a new theory of distraction that’s been brought to light by Matthew Crawford in his new book The World Beyond Your Head: Becoming an…
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Two Theories of Distraction: Is it Becoming a Bigger Issue?
Distraction, it’s something that happens to all of us in today’s modern society. It can be enjoyable at times (scrolling though Facebook while waiting for a flight), but it can also lead to some terrible situations (scrolling though Facebook while driving).
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Pause, and Just Relax with Help From Your Phone
You’re sitting at work with what feels like 10 million things to do before the day is over and you’re starting to feel the stress build… sound familiar? You need to relax, but at the same time, if you stop to relax, that means less time you’ll have to work on everything—it’s truly a dilemma.…
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Shutdown Rituals: Leave The Work Stress at Work
We hate to admit it, but nearly all of us take work home with us, it can be hard to just pack up and the end of the day and leave everything at the office. Whether we literally take home things to do after leaving work, or mentally take work problems home, it happens.…
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A Sneaky Way to Eliminate Technological Distractions at the Dinner Table
Have you ever sat down with your family for dinner, only to be faced with the glare of smartphones from everyone at the table? If so, then Dolmio Australia claims to have a technological solution to the problem:
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5 Tips for Using Technology More Mindfully
We all complain about how technology distracts us and makes it harder for us to be mindful. Here are five tips for using technology to help you be more mindful.
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Overload Isn’t the Only Problem with Information
We often hear that “information overload” is a problem of our times. We receive “too much information” and, as a result, we are overwhelmed, anxious, and distracted.
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David Levy Teaches Course on “Information and Contemplation”
University of Washington Professor David Levy teaches a course entitled, “Information and Contemplation.”
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Attention as a Resource
Matthew B. Crawford has an interesting piece in the New York Times suggesting that we view our attention as a resource.
