Psychological
What if distraction isn't really your problem?
Most people blame their phone, social media, or notifications. But Nir Eyal says distraction doesn't start with the external trigger. It starts with an uncomfortable feeling you're trying to escape.
The antidote to impulsiveness is not willpower. It's understanding.— Nir Eyal
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Behavioral Design Expert
Nir Eyal is a bestselling author and behavioral design expert known for his books Hooked and Indistractable, focusing on the psychology of habits and attention.
Based on How to Become Indistractable — Nir Eyal | TEDx, summarised and reframed by Insights.
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