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Distractions and cognitive load

Distractions and cognitive load

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Distractions and cognitive load

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- We've all had the experience. You sit down, ready to do some serious work. You know you've got to get it done. And then your eyes glance towards that pile of washing that really needs to be put on because you have that important call tomorrow and you'd really like that shirt to be clean in time. You refocus only to find yourself reaching for your phone just to check if any emails have come in. After all, you don't want to appear unavailable or like you're not working hard. You eventually refocus. Really, you deserve a break so you check a news site, scrolling, clicking, thinking, and so it goes on. Distractions are silent, insidious drainers. They're the things that prevent us from focusing on something else. They're a powerful hindrance to focused, productive, and thinky work and your mental health. Distractions can be everywhere. The distractions around your home might include seeing un-put away laundry, having a…

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