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Dec 20, 2025 14 min

DISTRACTION

from Good Morning On Purpose

Are you a chronic multitasker? Perhaps you're easily distracted or often lose your train of thought? In this episode of Good Morning On Purpose, we explore the hidden cost of distraction and the myth of multitasking. From social media pings to intrusive ads, even small interruptions can hijack our focus and increase stress—without us realizing it.Enjoy! Articles: Gloria Mark et al., The Cost of Interrupted Work (2008) Mark et al., Focused, Aroused, but so Distractible (2015) Ophir, E., Nass, C., & Wagner, A. D., Cognitive Control in Media Multitaskers (2009) Music: 'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Permafrost' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Ignis' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Wonderful' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Love Conquers' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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