In other words, if we don't have to control our attention, we might not. So if you want to stay on task, try an activity that involves stopping yourself sometimes, or making decisions where the easy ...

Concentration is becoming a rare skill. Distractions scream for our attention everywhere. The average American checks their phone 205 times a day: Based on 16 waking hours, that’s once every 5 minutes ...

You’re sitting at your desk, writing a short story. You remain focused but after several hours, you still can’t see how to end it. So you go for a run, allowing your thoughts to run with you. Instead ...