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Neuroscientist Leandro Oliveira shares practical ways to curb daily distractions
Neuroscientist Leandro Oliveira, a professor at the Universidade Católica de Brasília, explains that modern life’s constant notifications and interruptions—averaging over 100 phone unlocks per person each day—impair cognitive processing and make sustained focus difficult. He notes that noisy settings, environmental stress such as excessive heat, and multitasking further degrade attention.
Oliveira recommends several evidence‑based strategies: choose a quiet workspace, close unnecessary tabs, set clear goals, and break long tasks into smaller steps with brief breaks. Keeping the phone in another room and disabling non‑essential notifications can reduce digital interruptions. Regular physical exercise, a balanced diet, quality sleep, and social interaction support brain health, while practices like meditation help maintain attention and lower susceptibility to distraction. He also warns against multitasking, describing it as a rapid focus‑switching habit that harms productivity.
Patrícia Lessa, director of pedagogy at Supera, reinforces the advice, emphasizing that brain exercise, adequate rest, and mindful digital habits are essential forms of self‑care for better concentration and creativity.
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Leandro Oliveira · Patrícia Lessa · Supera · Universidade Católica de Brasília
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Notifications, frequent interruptions, noisy environments, and environmental stress such as heat impair cognitive processing and hinder concentration. br.paipee.com · www.metropoles.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Regular physical exercise, a balanced diet, quality sleep, and social interaction help maintain brain health and improve focus. br.paipee.com · www.metropoles.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Quality sleep is essential for brain function and cognitive restoration. br.paipee.com · www.metropoles.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The average person unlocks their phone more than 100 times per day. br.paipee.com · www.metropoles.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Keeping the phone away and disabling non‑essential notifications improves concentration. br.paipee.com · www.metropoles.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Meditation helps maintain attention and reduces susceptibility to distractions. br.paipee.com · www.metropoles.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Multitasking causes rapid focus switching and reduces attention performance. br.paipee.com · www.metropoles.com