We all want to do our best work. But our brains have a literal limit on how much fuel they have for deep thinking. When we’re always on, constantly distracted or simply switching tasks, we slow ourselves down and drain our energy... fast. For example, research from the University of Chicago found that just having a smartphone nearby reduces our “available cognitive capacity.” 

That’s precious brain space we’re wasting. As child and family advocates, we don’t have that kind of energy to spare right now. 

Let’s protect our headspace instead.

Here’s how.

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