Thu, 5 Mar 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Wine-Price Building
Description: According to a 2023 study, we check our cell phones an average of 144 times a day. Shocking, right?
Well, how about this…
The average user spends 4 hours and 25 minutes on their phones a day.
89% of smartphone users check their phones within 10 minutes of waking up.
56% of Gen Zers report being addicted to their phones.
It takes the brain up to 23 minutes to refocus after a distraction.
So, why does this matter?
Join us to find out.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the impact cell phone usage has on attention.
- Review the role of dopamine in the formation of technology addiction.
- Understand basic brain functioning and how it prevents the brain from multi-tasking.
- Develop strategies for repairing the brain’s focus and avoiding the distraction trap.
Facilitated by: Jennifer Testa, Director, Talent Development