#digital-distractions

#digital-distractions

Starting with the 2025-2026 school year, New York state's Distraction-Free Schools Law prohibits unsanctioned use of smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices on K-12 school grounds "from bell to bell."

The return to hand writing with a fountain pen has helped me realize how much distraction comes from the digital world, forcing a deeper connection with my thoughts.

The report states that slow internet is notably the most annoying workplace problem for many respondents, ranking above even password updates and constant interruptions.

Eye contact, once a cornerstone of human connection, is becoming increasingly rare in our screen-dominated lives. The beeps, alerts, and endless digital distractions have shifted our gaze away from the eyes of others and into the glow of our devices.