This document discusses how people have become addicted to checking email and doing more work, even when trying to relax. It notes that taking breaks from technology and letting the mind wander can paradoxically increase efficiency and relaxation. The document asks a therapist for tips on how to disconnect from phones, computers, and other distractions in order to relax.
This document discusses how people have become addicted to checking email and doing more work, even when trying to relax. It notes that taking breaks from technology and letting the mind wander can paradoxically increase efficiency and relaxation. The document asks a therapist for tips on how to disconnect from phones, computers, and other distractions in order to relax.
This document discusses how people have become addicted to checking email and doing more work, even when trying to relax. It notes that taking breaks from technology and letting the mind wander can paradoxically increase efficiency and relaxation. The document asks a therapist for tips on how to disconnect from phones, computers, and other distractions in order to relax.
the psychological underpinnings of our society's addiction to checking email
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