Episode 175: An Interview with Dr. Gloria Mark

<p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">In today’s podcast episode, we have a very special guest, Dr. Gloria Mark.  Dr. Mark has published over 150 papers in the top journals and conferences in the fields of human-computer interactions (HCI) and Computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW). </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In a world where we’re expected to be available 24/7 in both our professional and personal lives, it can be hard to get over our FOMO and regain control of our attention span. Dr. Gloria is providing us with a deeper understanding of why we have such a hard time staying focused and how we can self-correct. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Join us as we discuss:</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">The ways social media and modern entertainment are amplifying short attention spans </li> <li dir="ltr">How to shift effectively between tasks </li> <li dir="ltr">How to change your mindset around productivity and designing your day</li> <li dir="ltr">How to refuel your attentional resources  </li> <li dir="ltr">Why you should schedule breaks and transition points </li> <li dir="ltr">How sleep ties into our attention span </li> <li dir="ltr">Whether or not you should listen to music or podcasts while you work</li> <li dir="ltr">What media multi-tasking is</li> <li dir="ltr">Whether Inbox Zero is a worthwhile goal</li> <li dir="ltr">How a cancer diagnosis transformed her relationship to time and productivity. </li> <li dir="ltr">The future of attention </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Connect with Dr. Gloria Mark:</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://gloriamark.com/">https://gloriamark.com/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriamark</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://twitter.com/GloriaMark_PhD">https://twitter.com/GloriaMark_PhD</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Resources:</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Attention-Span-Finding-Fighting-Distraction/dp/1335449418"> h