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Are our attention spans really shrinking because of social media, or is that a myth? Psychologist and attention expert Dr. Gloria Mark discusses the newest research on our attention spans, how attention interacts with technology and stress, and ways we can begin to heal our attention spans. We learn exactly how our attention spans have shifted over the last two decades by understanding how attention works on a scientific level and the different types of attention. Dr. Mark gives her top tips on developing awareness and managing your focus to improve your productivity and mental wellbeing. 0:11 Have Attention Spans Decreased? 3:45 Media Multitasking 9:08 How Social Media Hijacks Our Attention 16:40 In-Person Vs Zoom Meetings 26:19 Why Does Everything Feel Boring? 30:55 Stress & Your Attention Span 36:20 The Multitasking Myth 45:12 Why Do We Check Our Emails Compulsively? 56:09 Developing Daily Awareness 1:04:30 Attention Spans Through The Week For more from Dr. Mark, find her online at www.gloriamark.com or on LinkedIn. Pick up a copy of her book, Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity, where books are sold. Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz's book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!  To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome. This episode is sponsored by: Pique: go to piquelife.com/LIZMOODY for up to 20% off plus a special gift. Wildgrain: go to Wildgrain.com/LIZMOODY for $30 off the first box - PLUS a free item in every box. Osmia Skincare: use code LIZMOODY2025 for 20% off at osmiaskincare.com. Great Lakes Wellness: use code LIZMOODY for 25% off your first purchase at greatlakeswellness.com. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast.  This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 311. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would change if you decentered your career from your identity? Decentering your work from your identity might seem a counterintuitive topic for a podcast about career development, but burnout and disillusionment are running rampant these days, so it's not too surprising this concept is getting a lot of airtime. Our work should be important and provide us with purpose, but it shouldn't become the only important and purposeful part of who we are. Taking the spotlight off the career part of your identity gives you space and permission to respect the role of work in your life without requiring you to relinquish every part of yourself to your job. In this episode, I outline three considerations to help you realize this shift.Consider a more balanced alternative to living for your job:How community involvement contributes to who you are and will be;Why passive rest and renewal don't cut it, and what to try instead;Why you need to get real about the divide between your work identity and the rest of your life.Related Links:Episode 456, How Connection Can Cure What Ails Us - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode456Mondo, “Tips To Keep Your Job From Becoming Your Identity” - https://mondo.com/insights/tips-to-keep-your-job-from-becoming-your-identity/“Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career,” by Herminia Ibarras - https://herminiaibarra.com/working-identity-book/The Ezra Klein Show, “Tired? Distracted? Burned Out? Listen to This” with Gloria Mark - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/05/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-gloria-mark.html“Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity” by Gloria Mark - https://bookshop.org/p/books/attention-span-finding-focus-and-fighting-distraction-gloria-mark/18423478?ean=9781335449412LEVEL UP: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/

Does a surplus of information create a shortage of attention? Are today's young people really unable to focus? And do goldfish need better PR?  SOURCES:Neil Bradbury, professor of physiology at Rosalind Franklin University.Nicholas Carr, writer and journalist.Johann Hari, writer and journalist.Charles Howard, University Chaplain and Vice President for Social Equity & Community at the University of Pennsylvania.Felicity Huntingford, emeritus professor of functional ecology at the university of Glasgow.Gloria Mark, professor of informatics at the University of California, Irvine.Rick Rubin, music producer and record executive.Herbert Simon, professor of computer science and psychology at Carnegie Mellon University. RESOURCES:Uncovering Your Path: Spiritual Reflections for Finding Your Purpose, by Charles Lattimore Howard (forthcoming 2025).Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity, by Gloria Mark (2023).The Creative Act: A Way of Being, by Rick Rubin (2023).Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention — and How to Think Deeply Again, by Johann Hari (2022)."Quibi's Founder and CEO Explain What Went Wrong," by Jessica Bursztynsky (CNBC, 2020)."Digital Democracy Survey, Eleventh Edition," by Deloitte (2017)."Busting the Attention Span Myth," by Simon Maybin (BBC News, 2017)."Attention Span During Lectures: 8 Seconds, 10 Minutes, or More?" by Neil Bradbury (Advances in Physiology Education, 2016)."Is Google Making Us Stupid?" by Nicholas Carr (The Atlantic, 2008)."Designing Organizations for an Information-Rich World," by Herbert Simon (Computers, Communications, and the Public Interest, 1971). EXTRAS:"Multitasking Doesn't Work. So Why Do We Keep Trying?" by Freakonomics Radio (2024)."Rick Rubin on How to Make Something Great," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2023).

What are the effects of having so much technology at our fingertips? Are we connected to too much information at once? Is technology shortening our attention spans? Zachary and Emma speak with Gloria Mark, psychologist and author of "Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity." They discuss the decrease of attention span over the years, ways to read and listen without distraction, and the emotional residue left by social media. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Network and The Podglomerate. For transcripts, to join the newsletter, and for more information, visit: theprogressnetwork.org Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theprogressnetwork And follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @progressntwrk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S4 E8: A Nuanced Discussion About Focus and Attention w/ Dr. Gloria MarkOn any given day we may hear about the benefits of honing attention, paying attention, and being focused. Oftentimes, these comments are related to productivity, learning, or engagement at work, school, or in other aspects of life. However, how often do we discuss and define what attention means? Do we have an awareness of what may get in the way of our attention?Attention and focus can be fleeting experiences that are influenced by so many different factors in life, especially technology. In this episode, Alexis & Jerry are joined by the research scientist and psychologist, Dr. Gloria Mark. In her recent book, Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity, Dr. Mark chronicles the numerous research studies and work she has conducted on attention in an engaging and helpful way. In this discussion we tackle topics of multitasking, kinetic attention, the emotion and stress related to attention, and so much more.To learn more about Dr. Mark's work, follow her substack: https://gloriamark.substack.com and read her book Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance.Be curious. Be Open. Be well.The ReidConnect-Ed Podcast is hosted by Alexis Reid and Dr. Gerald Reid, produced by Cyber Sound Studios, and original music is written and recorded by Gerald Reid.*Please note that different practitioners may have different opinions- this is our perspective and is intended to educate you on what may be possible.Follow us on Instagram @ReidConnectEdPodcast and Twitter @ReidConnectEdShow notes & Transcripts: https://reidconnect.com/reid-connect-ed-podcastReid, Gerald and Reid, Alexis (Hosts). (2024, June 11). A Nuanced Discussion of Focus & Attention w/ Dr. Gloria Mark (Season 4, Episode 8) [Audio podcast episode]. In The Reid Connect-Ed Podcast. https://reidconnect.com/reid-connect-ed-podcast/f/s4-e8-a-nuanced-discussion-of-focus-and-attention-w-dr-mark

This week, Gloria Mark , Professor at the University of California at Irvine and author of the book “Attention Span:A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity,” explains how much harder it has become to resist the urge to be distracted mostly because of the constant access to our our digital devices. Mark says we should be more cognizant of these types of distractions and suggests asking yourself before you next reach for your phone whether doing so will provide any value. 

Dr. Gloria Mark is Chancellor's Professor Emerita at the University of California, Irvine, and has spent ten years as a visiting senior researcher at Microsoft Research. She received her PhD from Columbia University in psychology. For over two decades, she has researched the impact of digital media on people's lives, studying how using our devices affects our multitasking, distractions, mood, and behavior. She has published over 200 papers in the top journals and conferences in the field of human-computer interaction, has received numerous paper awards, and was inducted into the ACM SIGCHI Academy in 2017 in recognition of her contribution to the field. She has also been a Fulbright scholar and has received the prestigious NSF Career Grant. Her work has been widely recognized outside of academia: she has appeared on The Ezra Klein show, NPR's Hidden Brain, Sanjay Gupta's CNN Chasing Life, CBS Sunday Morning, Dax Shepard's Armchair Expert, among many others. Her work has been featured in the popular media, e.g. New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, The Atlantic, BBC, and others. She has been invited to present her work at SXSW and the Aspen Ideas Festival. Her recent book Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity, was named by The Globe and Mail as the #1 Best Business and Management book of 2023, and chosen as the Season 20 selection of the Next Big Idea Book Club. Gloria had several amazing insights during our conversation. Some of them include: “You have to be agile to put your attention to where it's important” (6:50). “Multitasking is not possible for us humans unless one of those tasks is automatic” (7:50). “It's not humanly possible to do 2 challenging, difficult things in parallel” (8:25). “It takes longer to do 2 or more tasks when we multitask compared to if we do the tasks sequentially one after the other” (11:20). “[Multitasking] creates stress” (12:35). “There's a myth that when people multitask, they'll be more productive” (14:15). “There's a blurriness between our work and personal lives” (18:20). “Our motivation changes when we work from home” (19:30). “So often we might be with other people, but we have this lure of the internet still there” (25:30). “When something becomes a habit, it really prevents us from using our conscious attention” (28:30). “It's really about becoming more intentional and conscious about what we're doing when we're on our devices” (32:15). “Distractions are natural. It's part of our human experience” (33:30). “People mind-wander about 47% of the time” (33:40). “Attention spans have declined [over the last 20 years]” (39:05). “[New technology] has created a lot of pressure to think about performance at the expense of our wellbeing” (43:00). “60% of global respondents reported some symptoms of burnout” (44:15). “When people have positive wellbeing, they actually perform better” (44:55). “Being an artist taught me that I could think out of the box” (46:30). “The way I talk with scientists is very different from the way I talk with artists” (48:05). “Boredom is associated with negative affect. When people are bored, they tend to be in a bad mood” (56:45). “20 minutes in nature can help people destress” (58:40). “We can practice forethought” (1:04:00). “Goals are very powerful but they're very slippery” (1:05:00). Additionally, you can connect with Gloria on Twitter and LinkedIn, check out her website (where you can purchase her book, Attention Span, and find much more), and also subscribe to her Substack. Thank you so much to Gloria for coming on the podcast! I wrote a book called “Shift Your Mind” that was released in October of 2020, and you can order it on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Additionally, I have launched a company called Strong Skills, and I encourage you to check out our new website https://www.strongskills.co/. If you liked this episode and/or any others, please follow me on Twitter: @brianlevenson or Instagram: @Intentional_Performers. Thanks for listening.

Are you a graduate student struggling to maintain your focus amidst a barrage of digital distractions? In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD we dive deep with into the secrets of optimizing your focus and attention. Gloria Mark, PhD in psychology and Chancellor's Professor Emerita at UC Irvine. Discover how like meta awareness and identifying your attentional rhythms can help you make the most of your graduate school journey. Don't miss out on expert advice that promises to alleviate  your anxiety and skyrocket  your productivity—essential listening for anyone looking to take control of their academic success in an age of constant interruptions. Gloria Mark is Chancellors Professor Emerita at the University of California, Irvine, and also spent ten years as a visiting senior researcher at Microsoft Research. She received her PhD from Columbia University in psychology. For over two decades she has researched the impact of digital media on people's lives, studying how using our devices affect our multitasking, distractions, mood and behavior. She has published over 200 papers in the top journals and conferences in the field of human-computer interaction, has received numerous paper awards, and was inducted into the ACM SIGCHI Academy in 2017 in recognition for her contribution to the field. She has also been a Fulbright scholar and has received the prestigious NSF Career grant. Her work has been widely recognized outside of academia: she has appeared on The Ezra Klein show, NPRs Hidden Brain, Sanjay Guptas CNN Chasing Life, CBS Sunday Morning, Dax Shepards Armchair Expert, among many others. Her work has been featured in the popular media, e.g. New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, The Atlantic, BBC, and others. She has been invited to present her work at SXSW and the Aspen Ideas Festival. Her recent book is Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity, named by The Globe and Mail as the #1 Best Business and Management book of 2023, and chosen as the Season 20 selection of the Next Big Idea Book Club. What we covered in the interview: The power of meta awareness - how to gain the upper hand over the constant pull of smartphones and social media. Curbing thesis-related anxiety - cutting through the pressure with strategic decision-making tips. Halt the multitasking madness – how "monotasking" can turbocharge your productivity and lower your stress. Recharging in nature's embrace - Gloria's recommendation for a 20-minute nature break as a key to unlocking greater creativity. This episode's resources: Gloria Mark | Website Gloria Mark | Twitter / X The Future of Attention | Substack Thank you, Gloria Mark! If you enjoyed this conversation with Gloria, let her know by clicking the link below and leaving her a message on Linkedin: Send Gloria Mark a thank you message on Linkedin! Click here to share your key take-away from this interview with David! Leave a review on Podchaser ! Support the show ! You might also like the following episodes: Jessica Schleider  –Dealing With Mental Unrest in Graduate School Sheena Howard – How to Leverage Academic Branding Amal Abuzeinab – Flourishing in Your PhD and Beyond Melissa Gismondi – The Power of Graduate InternshipsAs always, if you find value in Papa PhD and in the content I bring you every week, click on one of the buttons below and send some of that value back to me by becoming a supporter on Patreon or by buying me a coffee :) Support the show on Patreon ! Or buy me a coffee :)

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comIn this bonus episode, psychologist and ATTENTION SPAN author Gloria Mark returns to discuss what to do when stress leads to difficulty focusing, how to reclaim your attention from your inbox, how to help kids cultivate attentional well-being, and more.Gloria Mark is Chancellor's Professor Emerita at the University of California, Irvine, and also spent ten years as a visiting senior researcher at Microsoft Research. She received her PhD from Columbia University in psychology. For over two decades she has researched the impact of digital media on people's lives, studying how using our devices affect our multitasking, distractions, mood and behavior. She has published over 200 papers in the top journals and conferences in the field of human-computer interaction, has received numerous paper awards, and was inducted into the ACM SIGCHI Academy in 2017 in recognition for her contribution to the field. She has also been a Fulbright scholar and has received the prestigious NSF Career grant. Her work has been widely recognized outside of academia: she has appeared on The Ezra Klein show, NPR's Hidden Brain, Sanjay Gupta's CNN Chasing Life, CBS Sunday Morning, Dax Shepard's Armchair Expert, among many others. Her work has been featured in the popular media, e.g. New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, The Atlantic, BBC, and others. She has been invited to present her work at SXSW and the Aspen Ideas Festival. Her recent book is Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity, named by The Globe and Mail as the #1 Best Business and Management book of 2023, and chosen as the Season 20 selection of the Next Big Idea Book Club. Find her at gloriamark.com and on Substack.This episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to a free preview here, and sign up for a paid subscription to hear the full episode!Get Christy's book The Wellness Trap now for a deeper dive into the topics we cover on the pod, and strategies to support true well-being.If you're looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course.

Psychologist and ATTENTION SPAN author Gloria Mark joins us to discuss the connection between attention and well-being, the technologies manipulating our attention (and why social-media algorithms are just the tip of the iceberg), why modern life isn't “causing” ADHD, the individual and societal changes needed to improve attentional well-being, how to discover your own personal rhythm of attention, and more. Gloria Mark is Chancellor's Professor Emerita at the University of California, Irvine, and also spent ten years as a visiting senior researcher at Microsoft Research. She received her PhD from Columbia University in psychology. For over two decades she has researched the impact of digital media on people's lives, studying how using our devices affect our multitasking, distractions, mood and behavior. She has published over 200 papers in the top journals and conferences in the field of human-computer interaction, has received numerous paper awards, and was inducted into the ACM SIGCHI Academy in 2017 in recognition for her contribution to the field. She has also been a Fulbright scholar and has received the prestigious NSF Career grant. Her work has been widely recognized outside of academia: she has appeared on The Ezra Klein show, NPR's Hidden Brain, Sanjay Gupta's CNN Chasing Life, CBS Sunday Morning, Dax Shepard's Armchair Expert, among many others. Her work has been featured in the popular media, e.g. New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, The Atlantic, BBC, and others. She has been invited to present her work at SXSW and the Aspen Ideas Festival. Her recent book is Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity, named by The Globe and Mail as the #1 Best Business and Management book of 2023, and chosen as the Season 20 selection of the Next Big Idea Book Club. Find her at gloriamark.com and on Substack.If you like this conversation, subscribe to hear lots more like it! Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like bonus episodes with our guests, subscriber-only Q&As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges and subscriber threads where you can connect with other listeners, and more. Learn more and sign up at rethinkingwellness.substack.com.Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available wherever books are sold! Order it online or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you're looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Our ability to focus is not lost, it's just changing. Here's what we can adapt.Here's a horrifying fact: the average attention span has now declined to just 47 seconds on any particular screen. 47 seconds! How did this happen? How can we get anything done this way?Today we're going to meet the scientist who's done this research, find out what's driving this, and what we can do about it. And the good news is we really can do things about this.We're experiencing a fundamental shift in how we think, work, and focus. It shows up in our blizzard of notifications, zoom fatigue, task switching, and burn out. Dr. Gloria Mark is the Chancellor's Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. She has been a visiting senior researcher at Microsoft Research since 2012. She's written a book called Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and ProductivityIn this episode we talked about:Four myths about attention and technologyThe problem with frequent task-switchingThe surprising (to me) value of rote or mindless activitiesHow to recognize when we are most distracted How to design your day based on your attentional resourcesHow practicing forethought can help boost our attention and focus And Her thoughts on digital detoxes This episode is part of the latest installment of an occasional series we do, called Sanely Ambitious. If you missed last week's episodes, go check them out. We talked about the science of optimal performance, and also the science of failure, meaning how to fail well. Coming up on Wednesday we're gonna talk about what the research says about when to quit, not just your job, but any endeavor. We will put links in the show notes.Related Episodes:The Science of Optimal Performance—at Work and Beyond | Daniel GolemanThe Science of Failing Well | Amy EdmondsonSign up for Dan's weekly newsletter hereFollow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTokTen Percent Happier online bookstoreSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelOur favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular EpisodesFull Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/gloria-markSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your attention span is our topic as we learn about gaining control of our focus and understanding why we get so easily distracted. Joining us is renowned psychologist Dr. Gloria Mark, who has been called “the definitive expert on distraction and multi-tasking.” She's the author of the book, "Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity".  Her website is gloriamark.com.

In this week's episode of the Growth Guide podcast, we have the honor of having a conversation with Gloria Mark, Chancellor's Professor Emerita of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. She studies the impact of digital media on people's work and personal lives, examining multitasking, attention and stress.  She has published over 200 articles in top journals and conferences and her research has been covered in popular media, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and more.She joined us today to talk about her recent book, ‘Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness, and Productivity', which presents the science of how our attention spans have diminished in the digital age, along with solutions for regaining focus and well-being.Our conversation with Gloria revolves around the constraints presented by algorithms, social forces, and personal traits when making choices online. We dive into the impact of cutting off email for a week on productivity and stress levels, the unintended consequences of technology, the pros and cons of AI, and the challenge of maintaining focus in the midst of constant digital distractions. Gloria's insights shed light on how we can navigate the digital landscape to prioritize well-being and maintain a positive store of mental resources. So grab your headphones and join us as we explore the fascinating intersection of technology, attention, and personal growth. [06.10] Work from home – Starting the conversation, Gloria explains the impact that has on our attention when we are working from home. [12.00] Paying attention – We talk about how you get distracted by unconscious actions and how to reduce them.[20.10] Taking a break – Gloria shares her idea on the importance of connecting with nature while we are working and the positive impacts it has on our creativity. [28.50] Shots – We talk about how short videos on social media cause us to have short attention spans.[36.00] 40 seconds – We dive into the research findings about the 40-second length of attention we have on any screen before switching to something else.[44.00] Artificial intelligence – Gloria talks about the lack of creativity when using artificial intelligence to create content. [50.42] Free will – We talk about how a neurotic person can still extend their attention span even if they have more challenges than someone who's not neurotic.[59.05] Electronic communication – The imbalance between the sender and the receiver in an electronic communication.[01.04.47] Four properties – Gloria explains the four properties of human agency; intentionality, forethought, self-regulation, and self-reflection.[01.17.21] Well-being – We end today's conversation with Gloria's suggestion of putting our well-being first rather than using technology to exhaustion.ResourcesConnect with GloriaWebsite - gloriamark.com/ Newsletter - https://gloriamark.substack.com/Twitter - twitter.com/GloriaMark_PhD LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/gloriamark/ Book by Gloria MarkAttention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and ProductivityBook by Daniel KahnemanThinking, Fast and SlowBook by Robert H. LustigThe Hacking of the American Mind: The Science Behind the Corporate Takeover of Our Bodies and Brains

In our latest episode of The Workplace Podcast we delve into the topic of focus and attention. In this captivating session, titled "Rediscovering Your Ability to Focus," we explore the intricate dance of staying attentive in an age where distractions are just a click away.   William talk with our distinguished guest, Gloria Mark, who brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. As Chancellor's Professor Emerita of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine, her expertise lies at the intersection of psychology and digital media. With a storied career including a PhD from Columbia University and a decade-long tenure as a visiting senior researcher at Microsoft Research, Gloria has dedicated her life to understanding how technology affects our work, attention, and stress levels.   Gloria's research — showcased in over 200 scholarly articles and presented on platforms ranging from SXSW to the Aspen Ideas Festival — serves as a lighthouse for those navigating the choppy waters of digital distraction. Her induction into the ACM SIGCHI Academy highlights her as a beacon in the field of human-computer interaction.   In today's conversation, we'll dissect the myth of multitasking, unveil the hidden costs of digital interruptions, and provide you with actionable strategies to reclaim your focus. Gloria will also share insights from her groundbreaking book, "Attention Span," offering a blueprint to restore balance and productivity in our hyper-connected world.   Find out more about the work Gloria does here: Home - GLORIA MARK, PhD Purchase her book here: Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity: Amazon.co.uk: Mark, Gloria: 9781335449412: Books

We live and work in a digital world where getting interrupted by communication tools is the norm. That means we shift our attention at least every 47 seconds. Then it takes us about 30 minutes to get back on task. At the same time, we continually interrupt ourselves – looking things up, tracking information down. While some view this as a problem to be solved, Gloria Mark sees it simply as a new reality. And she believes we're using old language and frameworks to navigate it. Things like flow and sustained focus, when neither our brains nor our work allows for these kinds of solutions. Instead, she believes we need to lean into what our brains need, including taking social media breaks. She also believes we need to organize our day around what she calls kinetic attention. Gloria Mark's book, Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity, gives the attention space a much-needed update. There are tips you'll immediately want to put into practice. Episode Links How to Restore Our Dwindling Attention Spans A Psychology Expert Shares the 3 Things She Always Does to Boost Her Brain Energy The Island of Lost Trees by Elif Shafak Interview with Nick Carr The Team Learn more about host, Gayle Allen, and producer, Rob Mancabelli, here. Support the Podcast If you like the show, please rate and review it on iTunes or wherever you subscribe, and tell a friend or family member about the show. Subscribe Click here and then scroll down to see a sample of sites where you can subscribe.

If you have trouble focusing on books, work, or even TV shows, you're not alone. The fact is our attention spans are getting shorter. And it can feel like our ability to perform and be productive is harder. But is a shorter attention span actually impacting our brain function and overall health? Does it really help to block distractions like social media? In our first episode of an all new season, Sanjay speaks to Gloria Mark, a professor of informatics at the University of California, Irvine, and author of “Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity.” She'll tell us what's actually going on in the brain when we're attentive and why we're less focused than we used to be. Professor Mark will also share tips for sharpening our attention spans that go beyond “just put down your phone.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Did you know that the average person spends just 47 seconds before switching from looking at one screen/window on their computer to looking at another? Or that it takes 25 minutes to regain focus after an interruption? Staying focused in the best of times is a brutal task. Staying focused when life gets crazy is that much harder. In this episode we'll talk about five strategies for finding focus that all happen before you sit down to write. Ezra Klein, "Beyond the 'Matrix' Theory of the Mind," Gloria Mark, Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity

Today's very special guest is Dr. Gloria Mark, the Chancellor's Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine, and author of Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity. Her work is primarily focused on the deep examination of multitasking, interruptions, and mood as they pertain to the use of digital devices.  In our conversation, Gloria defines attention, the different types of attention, psychological balance, and flow. She also explains why attention is always goal-oriented, how we've developed kinetic attention in this digital age, whether our dwindling attention spans are cause for concern, and how we can use technology to promote well-being rather than productivity. Tune in now to learn how to use social media strategically, how to replenish your attention reserves, and so much more with the remarkable Dr. Gloria Mark!    Key Points From This Episode: Joining us today is the author of Attention Span, Dr. Gloria Mark.  Gloria tells us about her research and what led her to write her book. What attention is, and its role in well-being and living a fulfilled life.    The different types of attention.  How our attention resources are limited.  Gloria explains why our attention is always goal-oriented.  An introduction to kinetic attention.  Whether we should be concerned about the rapid reduction of our attention spans. If our attention span and behavior change when we go offline.  How we've developed kinetic attention in response to the modern world.  Gloria's hypothesis on why our attention spans have gotten shorter in this digital age. The tension trap of randomly reinforced behavior.  How we can use technology to support well-being rather than productivity.  The role of psychological balance as it relates to the different types of attention.  Simple activities that you can do to replenish your attention reserve.   The attention trap of social media and how to use it strategically.  Gloria defines flow and its role in the working lives of people today.  The precondition to flow: a focused and engaged attention.  What Gloria means when she says that “rhythm is the new flow.” Her lesson on flourishing for listeners, and practical ways to implement it.    Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: The Antifragile Academy Dr. Gloria Mark Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity Dr. Gloria Mark on LinkedIn Dr. Gloria Mark on Twitter Dr. Gloria Mark on Facebook   University of California, Irvine  Columbia University  ‘The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions' The Shipley School Flourish FM Podcast Flourish FM on Twitter Flourish FM on Instagram Jon Beale Nick Holton

Psychologist Gloria Mark joins me to delve into two decades of groundbreaking research on attention and discover the keys to reclaiming control in a world of endless distractions. Join us on an eye-opening journey as we explore the science behind attention, uncover the reasons for our constant distractions, and unlock the secrets to restoring balance, happiness, and unmatched productivity in our lives. Gloria is the author of the book Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness, and Productivity. Unleashing the Power of Attention: Transforming Technology's Impact on Productivity and Focus In a riveting episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles engages in a dynamic discussion with the brilliant Gloria Mark, an esteemed professor of informatics at the University of California Irvine. Driven by their shared passion for unraveling the impact of technology on human attention and productivity, they delve into the present-day challenges we face and how to reignite focus and productivity.  Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/gloria-mark-the-power-of-attention/  Brought to you by Nom Nom. Nom Nom is healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated by top Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists, prepped in their kitchens with free delivery to your door. Get 50% off and unlock a two-week risk-free trial at https://trynow.com/passionstruck. --► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/  Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! --► Prefer to watch this interview: https://youtu.be/1zeDIC3l0lU  --► Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel Here: https://youtu.be/QYehiUuX7zs  Want to find your purpose in life? I provide my six simple steps to achieving it - passionstruck.com/5-simple-steps-to-find-your-passion-in-life/ Catch my interview with Marshall Goldsmith on How You Create an Earned Life: https://passionstruck.com/marshall-goldsmith-create-your-earned-life/  Watch the solo episode I did on the topic of Chronic Loneliness: https://youtu.be/aFDRk0kcM40  Want to hear my best interviews from 2023? Check out my interview with Seth Godin on the Song of Significance and my interview with Gretchen Rubin on Life in Five Senses. ===== FOLLOW ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m  Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/  Passion Struck is now on the AMFM247 broadcasting network every Monday and Friday from 5–6 PM. Step 1: Go to TuneIn, Apple Music (or any other app, mobile or computer) Step 2: Search for “AMFM247” Network

Join us as we chat about everything from weight loss gummies to almond moms to decision fatigue. We discuss the psychology of effort and contemplate how it can sometimes feel like we're putting in so much effort when we might not actually be really trying that hard. We also discuss how often we don't seem to see the results we would expect given the effort we have expended. Finally, Sandy has recently been told she's the spitting image of Ann Murray. It's tough out there, folks!    **Show Notes** Podcasts we mentioned: How to Be Fine Armchair Expert Book we mentioned: Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity by Gloria Mark

People all over the world are taking notice of "Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity," a new book by UCI's Gloria Mark, Chancellor's Professor of Informatics. For over two decades, Mark has studied human-computer interaction, examining how the increase in our society's use of technology has altered people's attention spans. In this UCI Podcast, Mark explains different types of attention and various myths about it. She also offers suggestions on how to find better balance, which could lead to improved productivity and well-being. This episode of the UCI Podcast was recorded in the podcast studio in the ANTrepreneur Center. Music for this episode of the UCI Podcast, titled “Socialite Mugshot,” provided by Verified Picasso via the Audio Library in YouTube Studio.

Could Your Smartphone Be Destroying Your Focus? Have our attention spans, will power, mood and productivity just become hopelessly derailed for life? Answer is, it depends. What we do about our rapidly-diminishing attention and its effect on our work, lives, health, and relationships is mission-critical. In today's world, we're constantly bombarded by digital distractions. From emails and social media notifications to the constant buzzing of our smartphones, our attention spans are dwindling to an average of 46 seconds on a screen, before our attention flitters off to something or someone else. But what if the key to regaining control over your focus lies not only in your own habits but also in the way you interact with your devices? Our guest today is Gloria Mark whose new book, Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity reveals surprising results from her decades of research into how technology affects our attention and how we can take control, not only to find more success in our careers, but also to find health and wellness in our everyday lives.In this intriguing conversation, you'll discover:The alarming effect of digital multitasking on our ability to focus and the implications for our mental health.The power of mindfulness practices in helping to combat digital distractions and build a stronger attention muscle.How the "future self" concept can be utilized to motivate ourselves to stay on task and resist the temptation of digital distractions.Simple yet effective environmental changes, such as turning off notifications, can make a significant difference in our ability to concentrate.The importance of deep, meaningful connections with others in living a fulfilling and creative life.You can find Gloria at: Website | LinkedInIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Johann Hari on how to reclaim focus.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKED. To submit your “moment & question” for consideration to be on the show go to sparketype.com/submit. Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is attention, and how can we manage it? The new science of attention explores how our conscious and unconscious attention dictate how we interact with the world. With the proliferation of digital media and always being on digital devices, a proper understanding of attention is more important than ever. Gloria Mark is the Chancellor's Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of California Irvine. Her new book, Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity, explores what is going on with attention in today's culture and environment as well as how to regain the ability to focus and pay attention for longer periods of time.Gloria and Greg discuss her new book and the ways in which attention is studied, as well as identify many real-world causes that may be in play for why the attention span of humans has been regularly getting shorter. Is there a cultural shift going on? Gloria links attention to sleep, health, and also even success in quitting unhealthy habits. *unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:Attention is the currency of our time48:48: I would love it, especially for young people, if they could have the experience of building their attentional muscles because it's a lifelong skill, and attention is really the currency of our time. And we can't perform well unless we have good attention.Flow isn't for all situations or settings23:42: No one should feel bad if they can't get into flow because we use an analytical mindset when we're doing knowledge work. And that can be very rewarding and fulfilling. So, flow isn't for all situations or settings; it can happen, but we shouldn't expect it in knowledge work.Attention has different kinds of states28:18: We can be engaged in something and challenged where we're using some mental effort, and I call that a state of focus. We can also be very engaged in something without hardly any mental effort; I call that rote attention.Reframing our thinking about how we use technology43:48: The main point I've tried to express in the book is that I'd like to reframe our thinking about how we use technology to put well-being first. (44:03) Instead of pushing ourselves to the limits, which is what the current narrative is, let's use technology to be as productive as possible. Let's think about maintaining psychological balance and positive well-being. Because if we're positive, we will be productive.Show Links:Recommended Resources:Herb SimonStanford Entry for Bounded RationalityWalter MischelStanford Marshmallow ExperimentNeuro-ErgonomicsMihaly CsikszentmihalyiMihaly Csikszentmihalyi's 8 Traits of FlowAlbert BanduraBroaden-and-BuildGuest Profile:Faculty Profile at UC IrvineProfessional Profile on UC Department of InformaticsSpeaker's Profile on Chartwell SpeakersGloria Mark's WebsiteGloria Mark on LinkedInGloria Mark on TwitterGloria Mark on Talks at GoogleHer Work:Gloria Mark on Google ScholarArticle in Time MagazineAttention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity

¿Sabías que nuestra generación sufre de una dispersión en su atención nunca antes vista en generaciones pasadas, que somos muy fáciles de distraer y esto nos hace ser un 40% menos productivos? Nuestra incapacidad de concentrarnos por largos períodos está además elevando nuestros niveles de ansiedad, estrés crónico y afectando la calidad de nuestro sueño. En este episodio identificamos cuáles son los enemigos más comunes que nos impiden vivir con atención plena hoy en día y qué podemos hacer para educar nuestra atención en un mundo que nos ofrece distracciones y entretenimiento constantemente. Referencias: Mark, G. (2023). Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity. Hanover Square Press. Potiker, J. (2018) Life Falls Apart, But You Don't Have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos. Mindful Methods For Life Press. Newport, C. (2016) Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. Grand Central Publishing. Cash H, Rae CD, Steel AH, Winkler A. Internet addiction: A brief summary of research and practice. Curr Psychiatry Rev. 2012;8:292–8. Wallace P. Internet addiction disorder and youth: There are growing concerns about compulsive online activity and that this could impede students' performance and social lives. EMBO Rep. 2014;15:12–6.

Dr. Gloria Mark on her 30+ year writing and academic career, the different attention states, how we can get into an artistic flow and why empty space is our days is important. Plus, we dive into her process of writing Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity.*QUOTE:When you think about a Japanese garden you think of the beautiful rocks that are placed there. But it's the space around those rocks that are just as important and are as carefully considered as the rocks themselves. Consider empty space in your day to be as important as the work you're actually doing because it helps prepare you and enables you to really do this kind of deep work. *ABOUT DR GLORIA MARK Gloria Mark is Chancellor's Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. She received her PhD from Columbia University in psychology and studies the impact of digital media on people's lives. She takes a deep dive into examining multitasking, interruptions, and mood using digital devices. She has published over 200 articles and in 2017 was inducted into the ACM SIGCHI Academy, which recognizes leaders in the field of human-computer interaction. She has presented her work at SXSW and the Aspen Ideas Festival, and her research has appeared in the popular media, e.g. New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, CNN, The Guardian, the Dax Shepard show, the Dave Asprey show, and many others. She's the author of Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity.*RESOURCESFollow Dr Gloria:Gloria's websiteGloria on Twitter @GloriaMark_PhDGloria's newsletterOther links mentioned:Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and ProductivityChronotypeMorningness Eveningness QuestionnaireFlow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Broaden-and-Build theoryYohaku no bi: The Beauty of Empty Space For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.comFor free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you're enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!

Gloria Mark, PhD is the author of “Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity”. In this fascinating conversation Gloria explains the science of attention and specific solutions for regaining focus with our personal technologies. You'll learn why the average attention span is now 47 seconds and why she believes it is important to make our wellbeing a priority. If you are looking for proven ways to get less distracted and live happier, this is a must listen! Check out our website for the show notes and join the newsletter to get a free copy of Michele's Book, Design a Life You Love, for a limited time. https://thegoodlifecoach.com/246 What You'll Learn: Whether attention span is a global issue and what she observed How her research over nearly twenty years shows that “our attention spans are declining, averaging just 47 seconds on any screen.” It used to be 2.5 minutes. Some of the reasons we have diminishing attention span The different attention types she discovered Multi-tasking which eats up our attentional resources When we are mentally exhausted we are more susceptible to distractions Technology isn't the only issue as 1/2 the time we self-interrupt, and much more.   LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Website: www.gloriamark.com Book: Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriamark/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GloriaMark_PhD   GUEST BIO: Gloria Mark is Chancellor's Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. She received her PhD from Columbia University in psychology and studies the impact of digital media on people's lives: examining multitasking, interruptions, and emotions. She has published over 200 articles, and in 2017 was inducted into the ACM SIGCHI Academy which recognizes leaders in the field of human-computer interaction. She has presented her work at SXSW and the Aspen Ideas Festival, and her research has appeared in the popular media, e.g. New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, The Atlantic, the BBC, and many others. Her upcoming book Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity presents the science of attention plus solutions for regaining focus with our personal technologies.   If you enjoyed this episode, would you please take a minute to rate + review it on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player.   1. Click on this link 2. Click “View in Apple Podcasts” button 3. Click “Follow” button 4. Click “Ratings and Reviews” text 5. Click to rate and leave short review and you're done! Thank you! If you want to connect, you can find Michele on Instagram Be sure to share this interview with your friends who would benefit from this information.  Also be sure to follow the show on Apple Podcasts so you don't miss an episode.  

Research shows all the screens we use each day might be reshaping our brains and shortening our attention spans. Later, I'm speaking to an expert who has spent the last three decades studying how technology impacts our attention and what we may be able to do about it. Dr. Gloria Mark is a psychologist and the University of California's Chancellor Professor of Informatics. Her new book is called “Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity.” But first, we're talking about a medical reason some people struggle to stay on task. The number of people diagnosed with ADHD has gone up in recent years, causing a surge in demand for ADHD prescriptions and now a shortage of drugs like Adderall. Pediatric neurologist Dr. Sarah Cheyette regularly treats ADHD patients and has written three books about the condition, including “ADHD & Me.” We'll get into why there's been an uptick in ADHD diagnoses and she shares her top advice for how we can all improve our focus. Sign-up for our weekly email newsletter with extra news stories, random recommendations, listener features and more: www.theNewsWorthy.com/email  Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc.com/newsworthy and Rothys.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com  

Kara and Scott discuss another round of Amazon layoffs, former President Trump's call for protests, and of course, raccoon dogs. Plus, the banking drama continues as banks in the U.S. and Switzerland come together to rescue the weakest among them. Also, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify before Congress this week. Friend of Pivot Dr. Gloria Mark explains how technology has impacted our attention spans. You can find Dr. Gloria Mark at @GloriaMark_PhD on Twitter, and you can buy her book “Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness, and Productivity” here. Send us your questions! Call 855-51-PIVOT or go to nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Psychologist, professor, researcher and author, Gloria Mark joins us for an exciting conversation discussing her latest book, Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity. Gloria is Chancellor's Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. She received her PhD from Columbia University in psychology and studies the impact of digital media on people's lives. She takes a deep dive in examining multitasking, interruptions, and mood with the use of digital devices. She has published over 200 articles, and in 2017 was inducted into the ACM SIGCHI Academy which recognizes leaders in the field of human-computer interaction. She has presented her work at SXSW and the Aspen Ideas Festival, and her research has appeared in the popular media, e.g. New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, The Atlantic, the BBC, and many others. Tune in on Tuesday, March 21 @ 6pm EST!

Before checking the news, imagine what your future self will be doing at 10 p.m. Will you be relaxing reading your favorite book or still working on that deadline? --- Gloria Mark is a professor at UC Irvine and the author of the new book “Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness, and Productivity.” Be sure to check out our newsletter where Michael takes listeners behind the scenes of these episodes.

We are as likely to interrupt ourselves as to be interrupted by others. What can we do about it? Gloria has the answer in today's episode. --- Gloria Mark is a professor at UC Irvine and the author of the new book “Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness, and Productivity.” Be sure to check out our newsletter where we take listeners behind the scenes of these episodes.

Today, Gloria explains how you can use rote activities — like solving a puzzle or weeding your garden — to replenish your attentional reservoirs. --- Gloria Mark is a professor at UC Irvine and the author of the new book “Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness, and Productivity.” Be sure to check out our newsletter where Michael takes listeners behind the scenes of these episodes.

Picture this. You sit down to read a book. You know the one — the book all your friends have raved about. So, okay, you read the first sentence. Maybe you make it to the end of the paragraph. But the next thing you know, your hand, as if possessed, reaches for your phone and calls up Twitter or Instagram or the New York Times, and you let the book drop to the floor before you've even finished the first page. Why does that happen? Why does your attention feel less like a steadily trained spotlight and more like a frantically blinking strobe? And will you ever find a way to get your focus back? "Yes!" says author and UC Irvine professor Gloria Mark. And lucky for you, she'll be here all week to explain why your attention wandered off and what you can do to get it back. Gloria's new book is "Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity."

How many tabs, browsers, and apps do you have open right now? Do you ever notice how glued we are to our devices, yet it's so hard to even focus on what's on our screens? You're not the only one… it has become a way of life for so many of us in the Digital Age. So, what do we do about it? Gloria Mark debunks popular myths about focus and attention span and reveals the science behind why multitasking is a lie. She talks about why mindless scrolling isn't a total waste of time and why digital detoxes aren't as impactful as we think. Plus, Gloria teaches you two ways to gain more agency over your attention. Dr. Gloria Mark, PhD is a psychologist and professor at UC Irvine who studies human-computer interaction (HCI), which essentially is our relationship to our devices. Gloria is also the author of “Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity”, which debunks popular myths about our attention and technology, then teaches you how to use your technologies and maintain a healthy psychological balance.   Follow Gloria Mark @GloriaMark_PhD Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Key Highlights Does multitasking actually help you get more done? Do some people really thrive when multitasking? Are women better multitaskers than men? To answer these questions, Gloria breaks down the concept of controlled information processing, which proves that multitasking is not as productive and beneficial as you think. Gloria summarizes her research on human attention span and remote work. Then, she dissects the three pillars of focus and attention: the anatomy of attention, underlying forces of distraction, and focused rhythm and balance. Are digital detoxes actually beneficial? Do digital detoxes increase our focus and attention span? Tune in to hear Gloria's thoughts! Meta awareness and self-regulation are tools you can use to stay conscious of your behaviors and achieve agency over your attention and focus.  Gloria debunks these four MYTHS about attention and technology   Episode resources: Save 20% on RISE for focus and clarity without the crash with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CuredNutrition.com  Save 10% on men's health and optimization with code CHASE and get your free consultation at https://www.Blokes.co/chase  Watch and subscribe on YouTube https://youtu.be/VTwGWnxrS28  Visit Gloria's website Buy her book Attention Span by Gloria Mark, PhD or get the audiobook for free with your new 30-day trial of Audible at https://www.AudibleTrial.com/everforward 

Gloria Mark is Chancellor's Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. She received her PhD from Columbia University in psychology and studies the impact of digital media on people's lives. She takes a deep dive in examining multitasking, interruptions, and mood with the use of digital devices. She has published over 200 articles, and in 2017 was inducted into the ACM SIGCHI Academy which recognizes leaders in the field of human-computer interaction. Gloria's book, Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity, is available now! Find more about Gloria at gloriamark.com. Support the Show - Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast Sponsors: RocketMoney - Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to rocketmoney.com/SMART. Finding the Way – Finding the Way: An Entrepreneur's Tale is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and anywhere books are sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Gloria Mark, Chancellor's Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. They talk about her new book, "Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity." They highlight how our brains are affected by modern technology, including social media, entertainment, and vocational demands.

Could you be smarter, thinner and better looking than you think you are? This episode begins with a look at how people tend to underestimate some of their own characteristics. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dating-and-mating/201801/3-reasons-youre-more-attractive-you-think-you-are When you think of hackers, you probably think of computer hackers doing bad things. However, there is a broader view of hacking that is really quite interesting. …. Bruce Schneier is a renowned security technologist, who has written more than a dozen books. He teaches at the Harvard Kennedy School and is latest book is called A Hacker's Mind: How the Powerful Bend Society's Rules, and How to Bend them Back (https://amzn.to/3HhdVgQ). Bruce joins me to explain how hacking goes on in all aspects of life from taxes to basketball and how it's not always a bad thing. In fact hacking can be revolutionary.  Attention spans are shrinking – and that's not a good thing. When you can't stay focused for very long it leads to errors in judgement and other costly mistakes and problems. Here to explain what those problems are and how to stay focused and keep from being distracted is psychologist Gloria Mark. She is a professor at UC Irvine and author of the book Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity (https://amzn.to/3XmFCL4). The color of the plate or bowl you eat from can alter people's perception of how the food tastes. Listen as I explain this interesting finding. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51841254 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Zocdoc is the only FREE app that lets you find AND book doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance, are available when you need them and treat almost every condition under the sun! Go to https://Zocdoc.com/SYSK and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours! TurboTax experts can relieve you from the stress of taxes and file for you so you can do… not taxes! Come to TurboTax and don't do your taxes. Visit https://TurboTax.com to learn more. Intuit TurboTax.  Did you know you could reduce the number of unwanted calls & emails with Online Privacy Protection from Discover? - And it's FREE! Just activate it in the Discover App. See terms & learn more at https://Discover.com/Online Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a replay of the 2017 conversation with Gloria Mark in honour of her publishing her book called ‘Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity', that includes some of the research she talks about here. You'll hear Gloria talk about her experiences as chair of a major conference, how she moved from a Fine Arts background, painting murals on buildings, to a PhD in cognitive science and to studying the relationship between media use, attention and stress.See http://www.changingacademiclife.com/blog/2023/cal73-gloria-mark-replay for a time-stamped overview of the conversation, transcript and related links.

Kayla is joined by computer science professor and artist, Dr. Gloria Mark, to discuss the myths surrounding attention spans and the very necessary breaks needed for our mental health. They explore the real science and data that showcases how reliant we've become on tech and screens in this digital age. Follow Dr. Gloria MarkDr. Mark's website : https://gloriamark.comCheck out “Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness, and Productivity”: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/attention-span-gloria-mark?variant=40346590117922Follow Us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™…you'll meet Gloria Mark, Ph.D., who studies how digital media impacts people's lives. Her research specifically covers how attention is affected by, and has changed, with the rise of the digital age. She's found that attention span now averages 47 seconds on a screen—and even that's shrinking.As a Chancellor's Professor of Informatics at the University of California-Irvine researching human-computer interaction, Gloria examines how people handle multitasking, task-switching, interruptions, and emotions. Her new book “Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity” looks at human technology use from a psychological perspective.“In the thousands of hours that I have studied people in the course of their daily work, I have heard a common sentiment,” Gloria says in her book. “People report that they are overworked and exhausted because they have to deal with too much information and too many messages.”This conversation gets into the science of attention, the stress it's causing, plus real solutions for how you can regain focus with your personal technologies. You'll learn:How to recognize the four main types of attention;What consequences of constant interruption do to your stress levels and productivity;How to achieve focus, rhythm and balance in a day filled with attention-switching; How to structure a flow state within your day; and What four things you can do to gain agency in the digital world. Watch this episode on YouTube!Shield Yourself from EMFs: https://quantumupgrade.io, use code DAVE to get a two-week free trialKnowing Labs: Test Your Own Biology: https://knowinglabs.com/dave, use code dave to save 20% off any test kit9th Annual Biohacking Conference: Come join like-minded people June 22-24 in Orlando, Florida, for three days of awesome! You'll learn from dozens of experts at an amazing event that's designed to upgrade every area of your life. https://biohackingconference.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've ever been frustrated by your attention span, this episode is for you.  We'll be learning about gaining control of our focus and understanding why we get so easily distracted. Joining us is renowned psychologist Dr. Gloria Mark, who has been called “the definitive expert on distraction and multi-tasking.” She's the author of a new book called, "Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity".  Her website is gloriamark.com.

My guest today is Gloria Mark, a Chancellor's Professor of Informatics at the University of California. She has been a visiting senior researcher at Microsoft Research since 2012. She was inducted into the ACM SIGCHI Academy in 2017 in recognition for her contribution in HCI. Her research interest is in understanding the impact of digital media on people's lives and she is best known for her work in studying people's multitasking, mood, behavior, and stress in real world environments. The topic is her book Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Different perspectives; generations who straddled both pre and post-internet worlds Life options Technostress Multitasking Heart rate variability Optimizing attentional resources Social capital Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

My guest today is Gloria Mark, a Chancellor's Professor of Informatics at the University of California. She has been a visiting senior researcher at Microsoft Research since 2012. She was inducted into the ACM SIGCHI Academy in 2017 in recognition for her contribution in HCI. Her research interest is in understanding the impact of digital media on people's lives and she is best known for her work in studying people's multitasking, mood, behavior, and stress in real world environments. The topic is her book Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Different perspectives; generations who straddled both pre and post-internet worlds Life options Technostress Multitasking Heart rate variability Optimizing attentional resources Social capital Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!