In her book “Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity,” Mark explains how decades of research have tracked the decline of the ability to focus.
“In 2004, we measured the average attention on a screen to be 2½ minutes,” Mark said.
“In fact, our research shows it takes 25 minutes, 26 seconds, before we go back to the original working sphere or project,” Mark said.
“And then you go back and pick up the original interrupted project,” Mark said.
For over 25 minutes, you’re actually working on other things.”(At least I can tell my boss that when I miss my deadline.)
Persons:
CNN — I’ve, ”, Gloria Mark, Mark, ” Mark, “, you’re, there’s, “ You’re, it’s, Bora Bora, ” It’s, —
Organizations:
CNN, Pixar, University of California, Adobe Stock
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Irvine, Bora
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