Life Kit: Reclaim Your Attention

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Distraction and inattention have become normal states of being for most of us. From logging off or breaking up with your phone to improving your memory or starting a meditation practice, Life Kit has you covered to reclaim your time and attention and fight modern brain rot. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we'll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too.

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  1. 05/27/2025 · NPR Podcasts+ Only

    Life kit: Reclaim Your Attention

    Distraction and inattention have become normal states of being for most of us. From logging off or breaking up with your phone to improving your memory or starting a meditation practice, Life Kit has you covered to reclaim your time and attention and fight modern brain rot. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we'll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    Life kit: Reclaim Your Attention

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Distraction and inattention have become normal states of being for most of us. From logging off or breaking up with your phone to improving your memory or starting a meditation practice, Life Kit has you covered to reclaim your time and attention and fight modern brain rot. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we'll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too.

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