Attention fragmentation
Attention fragmentation is the dispersion of cognitive resources among many stimuli, tasks or channels, which reduces the continuity of focus.
Definition
Fragmentation is often caused by frequent task switching, notifications, multitasking, and lack of clear priority. Even short interruptions can increase the cost of returning to the task and place a strain on working memory. The problem is not the fact of changing activity itself, but too frequent distractions without conscious closure.
Key ideas
Missing key ideas.
Practice and life
Turn off notifications per working hour and leave only one active task. Write down all side thoughts on a separate list instead of immediately following them.
Common misunderstanding
It is a mistake to consider multitasking as evidence of productivity. A common mistake is underestimating the time needed to return to deep focus.
Questions for self-reflection
No questions for self-reflection.
Sources
No sources.