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What are some examples of small interruptions mentioned in the text?
Taking a call at the beach, texting the boss from the grocery store, emailing a colleague during a picnic with family.
What is the real cost of these interruptions?
Increased stress and undermined happiness.
What were the instructions given to the parents in the study mentioned in the text?
Some parents were told to check their phone as much as possible; others were told to check their phone as little as possible.
What did the researchers recruit the parents for in the study?
Visiting a science museum with their kids.
What did the researchers find as a result of the study?
The constant use of phones increased stress and undermined happiness.
Test Your Productivity: How Well Do You Manage Interruptions?
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