Work Smart: Why Constant Notifications Are Costing You

Work Smart: Why Constant Notifications Are Costing You

2:34 Mar 2, 2026
About this episode
Emails, messages, Slack alerts — they feel small in the moment. But cognitive research shows each interruption leaves “attention residue,” making it harder to return to deep focus.  In this episode, we explore why your brain craves notifications and how simple shifts in timing can reduce distraction and stress at work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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