1-Minute Wednesday No. 170: Unlocking Genuine Connection: Battling Digital Noise in the Age of Distraction
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Have you ever had a crucial moment hijacked by pings and digital distractions?
A few years back, a colleague I hadn’t seen in years tapped me on the shoulder during a visit to Stanford University. I eagerly engaged, but within moments, he was emotionally and intellectually gone. He had become distracted - ?lost in a text exchange on his phone. After a brief wait, I returned to my work. Although he eventually re-engaged, the disconnection lingered.
This situation is all too common. And we’re all guilty of being on my friend’s side of this scenario.
Digital distractions create noise that hinders meaningful face-to-face interactions and robs us of deeper connections. ?
Of course, there are many strategies to remove digital distractions:
And while these strategies are all effective, I’ve found one technique I use when I really want to elevate my ability to listen to someone deeply: sketch the ideas being shared.
This visual representation sharpens my concentration and keeps me focused, allowing me to delve into the essential layers of the conversation.?
The surface of any conversation is shallow. The things that really matter live many levels down. Noise, whether digital or otherwise, resets our conversation to the surface. So, to build better relationships and deep connections, we must practice the relentless elimination of noise.
What steps can you take to eliminate digital noise and prioritize genuine communication in your relationships? ?
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Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in adolescent mental health and Animal Assisted Intervention
1 年I'm struck by the suggestion to "sketch the idea" to stay present and focused in important conversations. This is a foundational strategy for many neurodivergent folks, and one that we are routinely criticized and punished for.
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1 年I find it's best to schedule time in the day to check notifications. That allows me to turn them off until I am ready to deal with them. A select few know how to get my attention if it's needed outside of the notifications.
I keep getting complaints that I’m ignoring phone message. The thing is, I’m writing in flow and coaching deeply, and my phone is on silent throughout the day. Why do people question that… I recently explained to my child how it worked without cell phones when I was little. People had to wait. And it was ok
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1 年Notifications can indeed be overwhelming and keep us at the surface of things. I'm interested to learn more about practicing the relentless elimination of noise to focus on what truly matters.
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1 年I love saying no when an app asks me to enable notifications!