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 ...

From binaural beats to sipping tea, try these brain hacks to cut through distractions the next time you find your focus faltering. Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses ...

One of the biggest challenges to maintaining focus is the constant urge to check your phone, browse social media, or engage in other distractions. These interruptions can break your concentration and ...

I have a confession – it has taken me around 20 minutes to write this opening sentence. This is not because I’m an agonising perfectionist who ponders every single word - it’s because I’m increasingly ...

Accepting that most things are out of our control can be tough, but there's freedom and peace in letting go, Shunmyo Masuno says. Masuno is a Zen Buddhist monk and recently published a new book titled ...

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, ...

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 ...