There are many ways that we lose attention on tasks at hand. From nosy and noisy colleagues to extraneous emails and meetings to burdensome and often pointless short-term projects, even the most dedicated professional can misplace the ability to find meaning and value in the daily routine. And that’s just at work. Throw in the competing personal attentions required from family commitments, home maintenance requirements, financial responsibilities, and maybe even some stolen “me time,” and you’ll see that modern life is complex, and getting more so every day.

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