Stolen Attention

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Every week I pull one news story that shows stolen attention at work in real life. The headline is the lead. What it means for you is the gold. Newest story on top.

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Week of November 9, 2026: Two weeks off the feed may win back your focus

The Lead. Researchers say two weeks off the phone feed may win back attention that years of scrolling wore down. (Men’s Journal, November 2026) The study behind it is from 2025 and used 467 people, so it shows a possibility, not a promise.

The Gold. Your trouble holding one thought may have an outside cause. Shut off the feed for one evening. Notice how long you can stay with a single thought.

Read the original: Men’s Journal, November 5, 2026

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Week of October 26, 2026: Short-video apps have no stopping point

The Lead. Researchers at Graz University of Technology studied 302 people using short-video apps. The ones with ADHD lost track of time, stayed longer than they meant to, and felt regret and guilt afterward. The participants asked for two simple fixes: a cap on videos per session, or a clock on the screen. (News-Medical, October 2026)

The Gold. These apps are built with no stopping point. Then you feel bad when you can’t stop. Decide before you open the app: ten videos, or fifteen minutes. Set a timer.

Read the original: News-Medical, October 8, 2026

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