All articles tagged with #digital distractions
Manoush Zomorodi's book 'Bored and Brilliant' emphasizes the importance of allowing our minds to wander and embrace boredom in the digital age, highlighting how spacing out can boost creativity and productivity, supported by scientific studies and personal anecdotes.
A recent study suggests that our innate craving for novelty, combined with the ease of access to new digital information, has amplified our compulsive "checking habits" and susceptibility to digital distractions. The research argues that the blame for our tech-driven distractions should be shifted from information overload to our minds' preference for novelty. The solution lies in constraining our digital interactions and creating friction in our digital environments to counteract our susceptibility to distractions.
As social media platforms and devices continue to compete for our attention, more people are adopting the "monk mode" approach to limit their social media use and increase productivity. This involves dedicating oneself to a single task without any technological or other distractions. Apps like Freedom, ColdTurkey, FocusMe, and Forest are being used to block access to social media sites and websites, helping individuals resist the urge to constantly check notifications and scroll through feeds. The term "monk mode" has gained popularity on TikTok, with millions of views. Experts emphasize the addictive nature of social media and suggest establishing guidelines for expected response times to protect work-life balance and mental health.
As social media platforms and devices continue to compete for our attention, more people are turning to "monk mode" to resist the urge to constantly check notifications and scroll through feeds. Monk mode involves dedicating oneself to a single task without any distractions. Apps like Freedom, ColdTurkey, FocusMe, and Forest are being used to block social media sites and websites, or even turn off internet access entirely. The term "monk mode" has gained popularity on TikTok, with millions of views. Experts highlight the addictive nature of social media and suggest establishing guidelines for expected response times to protect work-life balance and mental health. The founder of the Freedom app believes it's not a fair fight for individuals against the stimulating design of social media platforms. Making small changes in daily routines and managing distractions are also recommended.