We live in an era of easy distractions. Mihir Joshi has advice for those struggling to stay focused.
I am a runner. Some of my favorite high school memories come from cross country and track and field: singing along to Mr. Blue Sky on long runs and playing tennis for hours after practice with the seniors are just a couple that come to mind.
But recently, partly due to the junior year workload, I have found myself less and less committed to the sport I once used to love. In tandem, I find myself on my phone more and more.
Now more than ever social media, specifically short form content, has invaded every moment of my and other’s daily lives, replacing what used to be a hangout with friends or a time to read. A sight that is now all too familiar is seeing a bunch of friends at lunch sitting at a table all on their phones instead of actually talking to each other, only looking up to show the others something funny on their phone.
This addicting nature has made it harder for me to get back into running. Unlike my typical self, I have been opting for the path of least resistance, avoiding runs and workouts and, in terms of school work, sometimes barely managing to complete assignments on schedule.