We live in an era of distractions. With so much competing for our attention on a daily basis, distractions can hijack our focus, leaving us feeling frazzled. That’s why distractions and stress often go hand in hand.
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Kandi Wiens writes in an HBR article, “When we can’t focus at work because of distractions, it may lead us to feel stressed about not being productive, which then causes us to focus less, further feeding the cycle. Unfortunately, most of us don’t notice our focus declining until we become completely overwhelmed.”
In her research, Wiens found a key difference between people who experience burn out from this cycle, and those who don't – emotional intelligence. Download this article to learn the key EQ competencies that can help you break the stress and distraction cycle and get your focus back.
