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It's hardly a revelation that we're living in an era of distraction and smartphone addiction. Our phones interrupt us, hijack our attention, and tempt us into scrolling. Even when we aren't ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. Between constant interruptions, shifting priorities and ...

Staying off your phone often requires a Herculean effort. You might have to hide it, stuff it in the bottom of your bag, or charge it in another room to get five minutes of screen-free peace. And yet, ...

I've tried the Pomodoro technique several times over the years, but it never stuck. The idea of working in focused 25-minute bursts sounds simple enough, and I understood why it helps people stay ...

Focus Friend gamifies my attention in just the right ways. Focus Friend gamifies my attention in just the right ways. is a senior analyst, overseeing newsroom analytics. Zach joined Vox Media in 2021.