Study: Keeping your phone out of reach won't improve your concentration at work


To really regain control over these ubiquitous little devices, the specialist suggests a far more effective solution than simply putting our phone out of reach. — AFP Relaxnews

The smartphone, our faithful daily companion, never leaves our side, even in the office. But is placing it out of reach enough to improve concentration and productivity?

A recent UK study, published in the journal Frontiers in Computer Science, challenges this widespread belief, arguing that keeping your phone away from you is not always enough to stay fully attentive.

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