Choosing presence over productivity can deepen our focus from "summary" of Stolen Focus by Johann Hari
In our modern world, we are constantly bombarded with distractions that pull us away from the present moment. Our phones buzz with notifications, our inboxes fill up with emails, and our to-do lists seem never-ending. It can be tempting to try to multitask and juggle all of these competing demands, believing that we are being productive. However, by constantly splitting our attention, we are actually preventing ourselves from truly focusing on any one task. When we choose presence over productivity, we are making a conscious decision to slow down and fully immerse ourselves in the task at hand. This means putting away our phones, closing our email tabs, and setting aside our to-do lists for a moment. By giving ourselves the space to focus on one thing at a time, we are able to deepen our engagement with that task an...
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