A List Apart: Habit Fields

A List Apart: Habit Fields:

Jack Cheng, describing the habits we associate or exhibit with certain objects:

Thanks to the computer's ability to multitask, sometimes these habit fields actually become oriented around the act of switching programs! If you're conditioned to alternate between different modes of working every few seconds, it's no wonder you have a tough time staying focused on one thing.

Later in the article, Jack shares a method he uses to remain focused:

I have a comfortable...