Attention Quote by Gloria Mark
““…it is time to rethink our relationship with our personal technologies. We need to reframe our goal from that of maximizing human productivity with our devices, to instead using them in maintaining a healthy psychological balance, while still achieving our aims.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Talk at ACM SIGCHI, 2019
We should shift from using tech to boost productivity to using it to preserve mental health while still meeting goals.
In simple terms: Use tech for balance, not just output.
Prioritize well‑being over efficiency.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- remote work
- daily device use
- goal setting
- stress management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you set tech boundaries?
- What habits support digital balance?
Tech alone cannot replace human habits and discipline.