Malaka Gharib is the digital editor of the NPR podcast Life Kit. Previously, she was the deputy editor and digital strategist on NPR's global health and development team, where she covered topics such ...

Each day we face a massive challenge; how to stay focused in a world designed to distract us. We are bombarded with the promise of happiness from a shiny new object and the threat of non-stop negative ...

In today's world, staying focused is challenging due to constant digital distractions. The article offers practical ...

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 ...

A neuroscientist explains why focus breaks down under pressure and how leaders can build the mental skills to stay present, clear-headed, and effective. If you’re feeling distracted, mentally fogged, ...

Having trouble concentrating on tasks or getting things done? We get it. Life is a juggling act — and it can be hard to carve out time and attention to finally start that creative side hustle, clean ...