Distraction is a curse of modern life. Between our cell phones and computer screens, not to mention our kids and coworkers, our attention is constantly being diverted. It can become difficult to focus ...

It happens to all of us. You start with the best intentions, ready to focus and tackle whatever’s in front of you. Then, before you even realize it, your attention drifts. Prefer to listen rather than ...

Letting a top-10 team shoot itself out of a game can definitely come to fruition — if Oregon men’s basketball (8-11, 1-7 Big Ten) could score... For students today, digital content is both a powerful ...

When your mind is racing, it’s easy to reach for your phone or another distraction. Whether it’s binge-watching, scrolling through social media, overworking, or even emotional eating, many of us use ...

Having a tough time staying on task? Are you constantly interrupted? Is it suddenly noon, and then 2:00, and then 5:00? Unless you work in a soundproof environment and have no cell phone or computer, ...

Here are six ways to avoid distractions in the workplace, according to a Monster report. • If you have a door, shut it. • Budget your time. • Put down your mobile device. • Consider a change of ...

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