If your devices are constantly distracting you and eating up your time, try these strategies to reclaim your attention span and become more productive.

Working from home can feel like a blessing and a curse, especially when distractions seem to pop up every five minutes. Whether it’s your phone, the laundry pile, or even your own racing thoughts, ...

Nida is a tech and telecom journalist with more than five years of writing experience. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a BA in journalism. Nida's passions include writing, testing ...

I’ve been working steadily for hours but feel as if I haven’t even started. My attention is being pulled from my assigned task — writing this story — by a myriad of what I believe are necessary work ...

Opt for neutral colors in your workspace to create a calming atmosphere. Shades like white, beige, or light gray can help ...

In the early 2000s, Gloria Mark noticed she was having trouble paying attention to any single screen. Anecdotally, she knew others were feeling the same way. As a psychologist and scientist, she ...

In a world where the average person’s attention span is becoming shorter than ever, mastering time management feels like an impossible task. Notifications, social media, emails, and the constant buzz ...

Staying focused can feel like a monumental task when life gets overwhelming. Distractions creep in, and setbacks sap your motivation. But optimism, the belief that things can improve, and progress is ...

I’m sitting at my desk, researching an article on how to stay focused at work. As I open up a PubMed study, I realize I have 87 emails in my inbox. Then the buzzer rings — Greatist’s monthly supply of ...

From a quick iPhone trick to daily mental health habits, here's how Olympians harness their focus and cut out the external noise. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health ...