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Nir Eyal on the psychology of distraction — why willpower fails and how to design your life for focus. The Hooked author explains how the same psychology that creates addictive products can be used to build better habits.
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Eyal describes temptation bundling — pairing activities you should do with activities you want to do — as a practical tool for managing distraction. The technique works because it addresses the emotional need that distraction serves.
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Distraction is not a technology problem — it is an emotional regulation problem
Eyal: people blame their phones for distraction, but research shows that 90% of distraction is driven by internal triggers (boredom, loneliness, anxiety) rather than external triggers (notifications, pings).