Focus is a problem. On average, people work for only three minutes before getting distracted or interrupted — and then it takes an average of 23 minutes to get back to that original task. Technology ...

Many of us are attempting to work from home, perhaps with kids jumping around. If you're struggling to concentrate, here are some tips: 1. Understand the evolved basis of why it's hard to concentrate ...

You sit down to tackle your to-do list, full of energy and ambition—but 20 minutes later, you’re bouncing between emails, Slack notifications, and random tabs about vacation deals. Another hour slips ...

Do you ever have those weeks where you feel you’ve gotten nothing done? You’re staring at your screen, the same paragraph you’ve read three times still making no sense. Your mind drifts to that ...

Feeling overwhelmed at work? NYU neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki offers two science-backed techniques to boost focus and motivation. Create a 'Done List' to acknowledge daily achievements, no matter ...

I grew up in a family of talkers who drove our teachers crazy. I remember sitting in my English 102 class during college with just two weeks left in the semester. My professor looked at me and said, ...