If you can juggle more, faster, you must be performing well. The problem is that this belief feels productive—but it isn’t.

Maintaining your focus in a world riddled with distractions is tricky but possible. If you feel like your attention span is shrinking, you’re not alone. And you’re definitely not imagining it.

Embrace today’s challenge with patience as tasks may seem heavier than usual. At home, clarity in communication is vital to avoid misunderstandings; keep conversations straightforward. If you're at ...

"Have you seen the bubble room?" I stood in that spectacular corner of the high-rise building with an impressive view of the city below. I took pictures to remember the place. But as I walked away, I ...

Time management is something we all think we've come to terms with as adults. But do you really know how long you should be mapping out in your day to write your work reports, or do you just wing it ...

As technology advances, we are presented with more opportunities to juggle many things at once. In today’s world, it is possible to check email, update social media status, participate in an online ...

You’re reading Open Questions, Joshua Rothman’s weekly column exploring what it means to be human. This summer, I reread the novel “Aurora,” by Kim Stanley Robinson, a science-fiction writer whom I ...