Episode 175: An Interview with Dr. Gloria Mark

  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).    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.    Join us as we discuss:   The ways social media and modern entertainment are amplifying short attention spans  How to shift effectively between tasks  How to change your mindset around productivity and designing your day How to refuel your attentional resources   Why you should schedule breaks and transition points  How sleep ties into our attention span  Whether or not you should listen to music or podcasts while you work What media multi-tasking is Whether Inbox Zero is a worthwhile goal How a cancer diagnosis transformed her relationship to time and productivity.  The future of attention    Connect with Dr. Gloria Mark:   https://gloriamark.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriamark https://twitter.com/GloriaMark_PhD   Resources:   https://www.amazon.com/Attention-Span-Finding-Fighting-Distraction/dp/1335449418

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