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Driven to distraction at work : how to focus and be more productive / Edward M. Hallowell, MD.

Summary:

"From the bestselling author of Driven to Distraction, the world's leading expert on ADD and ADHD tackles attention deficit inside today's workplaces. Ned Hallowell, known for his work with children and adults, now identifies the underlying reasons why people really lose their ability to focus at work--where many of today's adults feel distracted and unproductive. He explains why commonly offered solutions like "learn to manage your time better" or "make a to-do list" just don't work because they don't address the deeper, underlying issues of mental distraction at play. Through a set of reliable techniques, Hallowell shows how anyone can regain control of their attention and most productive mental state. By identifying the most common patterns for how and why people surrender their attention, Hallowell helps readers acknowledge and break the habits that undermine their effectiveness. Illustrated with compelling stories based on the successful diagnosis and treatment of thousands of people who have sought Dr. Hallowell's help"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781422186411 :
  • ISBN: 1422186415 :
  • Physical Description: viii, 247 pages ; 25 cm
  • Publisher: Boston, Massachusetts : Harvard Business Review Press, [2015]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-237) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction: Attention deficit train: the growing workplace problem -- The six most common distractions at work-- and how to overcome them. Screen sucking: how to control your electronics so they don't control you ; Multitasking: how to say no when you have more to do than time to do it ; Idea hopping: how to finish what you start ; Worrying: how to turn toxic worry into problem solving ; Playing the hero: how to stop fixing everyone's problems-- expect your own ; Dropping the ball: how to stop underachieving at work -- Training your attention: how to manage and maintain your ability to focus. Flexible focus: creating the optimal state for excellence ; Harnessing the power of the body ; Harnessing the power of the mind ; Harnessing the power of the human connection ; Harnessing the power of emotion ; Harnessing the power of structure ; Distracted no more -- Appendix. A word about ADHD and medications.
Subject: Distraction (Psychology).
Attention.
Time management.
Psychology, Industrial.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management.
SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success.
SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / General.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Smithers Public Library.

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  • Baker & Taylor
    "From the bestselling author of Driven to Distraction, the world's leading expert on ADD and ADHD tackles attention deficit inside today's workplaces. Ned Hallowell, known for his work with children and adults, now identifies the underlying reasons why people really lose their ability to focus at work--where many of today's adults feel distracted and unproductive. He explains why commonly offered solutions like "learn to manage your time better" or "make a to-do list" just don't work because they don't address the deeper, underlying issues of mental distraction at play. Through a set of reliable techniques, Hallowell shows how anyone can regain control of their attention and most productive mental state. By identifying the most common patterns for how and why people surrender their attention, Hallowell helps readers acknowledge and break the habits that undermine their effectiveness. Illustrated with compelling stories based on the successful diagnosis and treatment of thousands of people who have sought Dr. Hallowell's help"--
  • Baker & Taylor
    Identifies why employees lose focus, explaining the underlying psychological and emotional dynamics behind each and offers readers advice on training their attention.
  • Baker & Taylor
    Identifying the underlying reasons why people really lose their ability to focus at work and drawing on case studies, a leading authority on ADD and ADHD presents a set of reliable techniques that will help anyone regain control of their attention and most productive mental state in the workplace. By the best-selling author of Driven to Distraction. 25,000 first printing.
  • Book News
    Overwhelmed? Never fear, the “Focus Doctor” is here. Dr. Hallowell, who coined the term “attention-deficit trait” (ADT) more than 20 years ago, shows how to focus and be more productive in the workplace, how to work smarter, not harder. He describes six syndromes that lead to losing focus: screen sucking, multitasking, idea hopping, worrying, playing the hero, and dropping the ball. He provides solutions for anyone who wants to reduce overload and regain sanity and includes an appendix that deals with ADHD and medications. Thirteen chapters are divided into two parts: screen sucking; multitasking; idea hoping; worrying; playing the hero; dropping the ball; flexible focus; harnessing the power of the body; harnessing the power of the mind; harnessing the power of the human connection; harnessing the power of emotion; harnessing the power of structure; distracted no more. There is about the author, notes, and appendix. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
  • Perseus Publishing
    Are you driven to distraction at work?

    Bestselling author Edward M. Hallowell, MD, the world’s leading expert on ADD and ADHD, has set his sights on a new goal: helping people feel more in control and productive at work.

    You know the feeling: you can’t focus; you feel increasingly overwhelmed by a mix of nonstop demands and technology that seems to be moving at the speed of light; and you’re frustrated just trying to get everything done well—and on time. Not only is this taking a toll on performance, it’s impacting your sense of well-being outside the office. It’s time to reclaim control.

    Dr. Hallowell now identifies the underlying reasons why people lose their ability to focus at work. He explains why commonly offered solutions like “learn to manage your time better” or “make a to-do list” don’t work because they ignore the deeper issues that are the true causes of mental distraction. Based on his years of helping clients develop constructive ways to deal with distraction, Dr. Hallowell provides a set of practical and reliable techniques to show how to sustain a productive mental state.

    In Part 1 of the book, he identifies the six most common ways people lose the ability to focus at work—what he calls “screen sucking” (internet/social media addiction), multitasking, idea hopping (never finishing what you start), worrying, playing the hero, and dropping the ball—and he explains the underlying psychological and emotional dynamics driving each behavior.

    Part 2 of the book provides advice for “training” your attention overall, so that you are less susceptible to surrendering it, in any situation. The result is a book that will empower you to combat each one of these common syndromes—and clear a path for you to achieve your highest personal and professional goals.
  • Perseus Publishing
    Are you driven to distraction at work?

    Bestselling author Edward M. Hallowell, MD, the world's leading expert on ADD and ADHD, has set his sights on a new goal: helping people feel more in control and productive at work.

    You know the feeling: you can't focus; you feel increasingly overwhelmed by a mix of nonstop demands and technology that seems to be moving at the speed of light; and you're frustrated just trying to get everything done well—and on time. Not only is this taking a toll on performance, it's impacting your sense of well-being outside the office. It's time to reclaim control.

    Dr. Hallowell now identifies the underlying reasons why people lose their ability to focus at work. He explains why commonly offered solutions like “learn to manage your time better' or “make a to-do list' don't work because they ignore the deeper issues that are the true causes of mental distraction. Based on his years of helping clients develop constructive ways to deal with distraction, Dr. Hallowell provides a set of practical and reliable techniques to show how to sustain a productive mental state.

    In Part 1 of the book, he identifies the six most common ways people lose the ability to focus at work—what he calls “screen sucking' (internet/social media addiction), multitasking, idea hopping (never finishing what you start), worrying, playing the hero, and dropping the ball—and he explains the underlying psychological and emotional dynamics driving each behavior.

    Part 2 of the book provides advice for “training' your attention overall, so that you are less susceptible to surrendering it, in any situation. The result is a book that will empower you to combat each one of these common syndromes—and clear a path for you to achieve your highest personal and professional goals.

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