Distraction is a curse of modern life. Between our cell phones and computer screens, not to mention our kids and coworkers, our attention is constantly being diverted. It can become difficult to focus ...

We asked mental health experts about healthy and unhealthy distractions and how to protect your energy when you’re feeling like an emotional sponge. As it turns out, studies confirm that stepping away ...

At the start of her Bates Commencement address, Angela Duckworth asked President Garry W. Jenkins to hold her phone, to avoid potential distractions. Then, Duckworth asked Jenkins to give her his ...