Facebook Twitter LinkedIn What’s a simple course of action to take when you really need to focus? Keep your smartphone within reach Mute the ringer on your smartphone Keep your smartphone out of sight and out of earshot Turn off your smartphone but keep it nearby A recent study showed that just having your phone where you can see it can be enough to scramble your focus. It's best to keep your smartphone out of sight and out of earshot when you’re tackling something that requires your full attention.
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