When out for a coffee in a noisy coffee shop I often notice people working at their laptops. I wonder how do they keep focused with all the things going on around them? It’s the same in a busy office with conversations and phone calls happening all around you as you try to meet your deadline. So what do you do? Do you try to remove all distractions and find a quiet corner somewhere?
Studies have shown that this may not actually be the best answer for staying on task. It all depends on the type and intensity of the distraction and how anxious you are.
Why not take a look at the article to find out how they came to these conclusions and let me know what you think!
Staying Focused in the Face of Distractions – Association for Psychological Science.
