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107 reviews for:
Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity
Gloria Mark
3.51 AVERAGE
107 reviews for:
Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity
Gloria Mark
3.51 AVERAGE
informative
slow-paced
Lots of good early on. Then the author really derails and the book changes subjects and focus. Ironically to the name of the book.
I did learn a few things that I will be applying to my daily habits though.
I did learn a few things that I will be applying to my daily habits though.
If you can get through the very dense research (and even researcher biographies), you'll glean useful knowledge about managing time on your devices.
informative
reflective
medium-paced
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
It's not very groundbreaking; just put your phone down and train your mind to better attention. Other books have been telling me this for years. I'd recommend any of Cal Newport's books over this one, as he gives actionable steps and maintenance recommendations.
informative
medium-paced
I must have heard about this book in the NYT in January in the context of new year's resolutions to change your relationship with your devices. Really interesting concepts. Having read it as an audiobook, I wonder what will stick with me. In particular I found the quadrant of engaged and challenged (focus, rote, bored, and frustration) helpful to think about attention, as well as the "big mind, little mind" way of understanding the flow of attention. I'll probably call a physical copy from the library because there was another quadrant that charted attention and happiness I didn't manage to draw as I was listening while running.
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
The advice chapters of the book did not resonate with me as much as the informative chapters, which make up the majority of the book. The author does provide a great deal of context and background information which helped me consciously think about ways in which I can take control and manage my attention, even without reading the concluding chapters of the book.
Was interesting to learn in more detail how our brain functions, especially when it comes to multi-tasking and attention-shifting. I think I have some ideas on how to better structure my day to enhance my rhythms, but was also good to learn that switching from one task to another DOES take a reset.