How attentive are you? One way to check is to run this little thought experiment: Sit quietly in a chair, with a second-hand watch or clock nearby, close your eyes, and check to see how long you can ...

Working from home can feel like a blessing and a curse, especially when distractions seem to pop up every five minutes. Whether it’s your phone, the laundry pile, or even your own racing thoughts, ...

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

Maintaining your focus in a world riddled with distractions is tricky but possible. If you feel like your attention span is shrinking, you’re not alone. And you’re definitely not imagining it.

Screens vie for our attention everywhere now, and many of us struggle to keep our minds focused on one task at a time. Research shows that media multitasking, like texting while watching video shorts, ...

Are you struggling to stay focused in an age of pings, notifications and multitasking? The digital revolution has brought convenience but eroded our attention spans, leaving many struggling to stay ...

Have you ever felt like your mind is constantly wandering, and the harder you try to concentrate, the more stressed you get? If you relate to this, know that you are not alone. Many of us struggle to ...

We’ve all been there—staring at a daunting to-do list, juggling meetings, emails, and unexpected interruptions, wondering how we’ll ever get it all done. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when the demands ...

From a quick iPhone trick to daily mental health habits, here's how Olympians harness their focus and cut out the external noise. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health ...