We at times will distract ourselves as we look for things to do other than the task at hand, which is usually work. It’s the human condition to avoid focusing on the things that need to get done.

Productivity then begins to slide, the homework doesn’t get completed, the report isn’t written, the household chores not done. Blame this on procrastination.

You’re wanting to read that book, but your mind constantly wanders back and forth while getting distracted, thinking about a comment that someone made to you earlier which may …