Digital habits that rob attention and energy — and how to combat them

There's a reason why double- or triple-screening your devices makes you feel tired, says NPR's Manoush Zomorodi. She explains the science of information overload and how to reclaim calm and focus.

The top 3

  1. Most Time-Consuming App Categories: Social media apps account for approximately 50% of total app usage time globally, making them the most time-intensive category, followed by gaming and communication apps.
  2. Leading Sources of Digital Distraction at Work: In the workplace, cell phones (49%), the internet (38%), and social media (37%) are considered the biggest distractors by US employers, with social media being the leading cause of digital distraction for 70% of Gen Z employees.
  3. Digital Habits Most Damaging to Sleep: Evening screen time, particularly from smartphones and social media, significantly delays melatonin release and disrupts natural sleep cycles, with each extra hour of screen time after bed increasing insomnia risk by 59% and reducing sleep by 24 minutes.

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