#5SmartReads - November 23, 2021

Hitha on attention, achievement, and who gets to rest

America's attention recession (Axios)

If you’re finding it hard to pay attention to…well, anything, you’re not alone.

It’s happening on a macro level as well, with streaming service memberships, news consumption on the decline from a peak from last year.

My take? That it’s a good thing. I can honestly say that not watching cable news (I stopped after the inauguration) and keeping my news consumption limited to reading newspapers and newsletters was a linchpin habit that’s also helped me read more (romance novels - I do not have the capacity to read literary fiction right now), put down my phone and pick up a craft, and literally unplug.

There are just a handful of days left in the year. If you need permission to do the same, here it is. You’ll be in great company.