Many of us feel distracted in our daily lives and wonder what we can do about it. It’s common for people to blame their phones, social media, email or the scores of pings and notifications coming at us all day. When it comes to distraction, however, technology is not the problem. Maybe the problem lies within us? It’s not that we are lazy or undisciplined. As humans, we are motivated more to relieve discomfort or pain than we are to seek pleasure. The article attached here provides an interesting perspective on the topic.