Meet the Life Hackers

In our wired workplace, e-mail, instant messages, and phone calls are constantly interrupting us, breaking our attention and limiting our ability to focus on one task. Multi-tasking has become the default mode of working, and the constant interruptions make it hard to get things done.

Some people are studying the best way to deal with this dilemma. Experts are looking into possible solutions that include better software design and new technological tools, such as computers that can monitor how busy you are and interrupt you only when you’re relatively free.