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Distractions Rob the Brain of Deep Thinking

A businesswoman is working on her laptop and phone; distraction; multitasking.

Distractions Rob the Brain of Deeper Thinking

Once distracted, it can take the brain 20-25 minutes to reengage with a task. Be proactive in minimizing the distractions in your environment. Identify common distractors (i.e., phone, email notifications, background noise, etc.) and intentionally remove them from your environment before starting a task.

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