![]() ![]() The book reveals the hidden psychology that compels us toward distractions and why the solution is not as simple as swearing off certain apps and devices. While lockdown conditions are extraordinary and we need to cut ourselves some slack, Nir Eyal’s Indistractable, is a book that aims to fortify us against the distractions that chip at us every day. It is also a great time to study distractions and productivity as productivity and performance relies on focus. In short, there are more distractions to deal with and it is more difficult to remain focussed. These things keep us sane, but they do distract from the task at hand. We are using technology and social media more to communicate with friends and family because we are unable to do so in person. With the benefits, there are also the downsides, some of them from the same sources, for example, working in the same place as your family members occupy, young children have different priorities than business managers, I can confirm. ![]() You can spend a bit of extra time with your partner and children, you can support your local businesses and community. You can manage your time throughout the day differently, rather than being restricted by office opening hours. Working from home does have many benefits. At the time of writing this book review, we are nearly 2 months into a lockdown, and are working from home. ![]()
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