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Regain Control of Your Focus and Attention with Researcher Gloria Mark

Regain Control of Your Focus and Attention with Researcher Gloria Mark

In today's fast-paced world of multitasking, our focus and attention span seem to be dwindling at an alarming rate. But, according to researcher Gloria Mark, there are practical steps we can take to regain control of our focus and restore balance. With data to back it up, Gloria Mark shares insights on how the average human attention span has shortened from 2 ½ minutes to a mere 47 seconds in recent years.

Gloria Mark, a professor at the University of California, Irvine, and a visiting researcher at Microsoft, discusses the impact of technology on our attention spans, productivity, and work well-being in this podcast. She also offers practical tips on how to improve focus and attention and how AI might help us achieve work-life balance.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by constant distractions and struggling to maintain focus, this episode offers valuable insights to help you regain control of your attention and well-being.

The episode is available on Spotify, and is part of the WorkLab series on attention span.

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