What if the opposite of distraction isn’t focus, but traction, moving toward the life we actually want?
In his third appearance on Feel Better, Live More, Nir Eyal challenges common assumptions about phones, willpower, and productivity, and explores how understanding what pulls our attention away can help us spend our time more intentionally.
Key Takeaways:
- Look beyond willpower: Distraction may have more to do with what’s happening inside us than with the devices around us.
- Move from distraction to traction: Eyal offers a framework for keeping our time aligned with what matters.
- Rethink children and screens: Understanding the psychological needs behind screen use may change how parents approach it.
- Protect what matters: Planning our time can help create space for rest, play, relationships, and other priorities.
Feel Better, Live More with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee shares practical, science-backed insights to improve health and happiness through lifestyle changes. New episodes air every Wednesday, while Fridays feature shorter Bitesize episodes with key insights and practical tips from previous conversations.
