No Distractions

I used to think I was a focused person. A bit of a type-A personality with a to-do list and the determination to knock off the tasks as quickly as possible. But lately I’ve found it harder and harder to get started and stick with the things that matter most.

Email messages need checking. Facebook statuses need updating (and relationships require maintenance like skimming the news feed, liking, and commenting.) The puzzles app on my iPad beckons with a dose of stress-relief and the teetering st...