Popcorn brain is a term researchers use to explain the state of mind that is caused when we are constantly bombarded with information and digital interruptions. The onslaught of information causes us to pop around like popcorn kernels, from one place to the next, and that raises our stress, leads to feelings of overwhelm, and diminishes our productivity. It also makes it harder for us to focus and maintain our concentration at other times. But a few low-tech practices can help us minimize this “popcorn brain” effect and better manage our work and our stress. In this episode, Polly explains what’s behind popcorn brain and how we can avoid it.
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