Often there are more than words or online imagery in your workspace—it might be children or pets or roommates or spouses. It might at times seem like you have information overload—as if you were standing in the middle of Times Square, New York, or Piccadilly Circus, London. Even the most focused and dedicated student can be easily distracted.
Often when focusing on one task, you lose track of others. That is why it is important to have a plan for stepping out of your other roles and into your new role as student. Don’t be tugged by online distractions—keep your place. Staying focused is a professional competency.
How can you distinguish between important tasks and urgent ones?
How do you sort through information and select the most important elements to focus on?
Do you need to go to your own Walden Pond? What would that look like?
How might you respond to a digital detox?
Select at least one of the week's resources to include in your discussion.