id: 1282,4
title: Distractions harm focus in a way that compounds.
date: 2021-03-21

Distractions harm focus in a way that compounds.

External distractions: significant effect on office workers. Turn off/remove distraction options; brain prefers to focus on what’s visible. Internal distractions: Ambient neural activity causes stream of random memories. Default network takes over between focuses. Stopping or preventing distraction is difficult. Always scanning for surprises or changes which are distracting.rR1

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    David Rock, Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long, 1st ed (New York: Harper Business, 2009). (See notes.)