Working in the office might promote creativity and team building but for some employees the post-COVID return to work has led to heightened stress levels.
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The increase in the use of noise-cancelling devices at work is a plus for productivity but can discourage collaboration.
Many scientists stuck at home during university closures dealt with increased domestic responsibilities. But some groups had it worse than others.
Video gaming is often seen as a distraction for students. So the challenge is to distract students back towards learning – and video games provide the perfect model.
Your brain may have got used to working from home, here’s how to transition back to the office.
Analysis of 46 studies indicates that there’s still a lot of uncertainty about the long-term impacts of digital device use on cognition.
More and more people are incorporating wearable devices like smartwatches into their lives. But these wearables are a driving distraction that the public and law enforcement should be aware of.
To concentrate best, we need to resist distractions. It can help to set some goals and check your progress as you study.
Children will probably be OK, especially if their families make sure this elevated level of screen time doesn’t turn into a long-term habit.
You’re not as good as blocking out distractions as you think you are.
Monasticism developed in part because people were seeking the solace of quiet places But finding solitude was a struggle. And many realized that true silence could be found only within.
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