Nir Eyal on How to Win Back Your Time and Attention | EP 586

In this episode of Passion Struck, John welcomes Nir Eyal, a behavioral designer and author known for his insights into human behavior and technology's impact on our lives. Eyal shares his journey into understanding distraction, rooted in his childhood experiences with obesity and emotional eating. He emphasizes that the real challenge today is not the abundance of information but the ability to focus our attention and turn that information into wisdom. Eyal discusses the concept of becoming "indistractable," highlighting that most distractions stem from internal triggers—emotional states like boredom, loneliness, and anxiety—rather than external ones. He argues that understanding these internal triggers is crucial for managing our attention and breaking free from distractions. Full Shownotes here: https://passionstruck.com/nir-eyal-how-to-win-back-your-time-and-attention/What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Mastering Internal Triggers: Recognizing the emotional discomfort that leads to distraction is essential for regaining control over our time and attention.The Importance of Curiosity-Driven Learning: Eyal advocates for teaching children to be autodidacts, emphasizing the need for skills that will remain relevant in an ever-changing world.Turning Values into Time: Eyal explains that to align our lives with our values, we must intentionally allocate time for activities that reflect who we want to become, rather than allowing distractions to dictate our schedules.Creating Healthy Relationships with Technology: Eyal suggests that parents can help their children manage technology use by modeling indistractable behavior themselves and providing opportunities for free play and social interaction.Reimagining Boredom and Negativity Bias: Eyal encourages listeners to embrace boredom as a catalyst for personal growth and to be aware of the negativity bias that can lead to compulsive media consumption. 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