Mobile Devices and Social Media
Mobile devices and social media have made us impatient and easily bored
Then there are the other pressures -- for instant gratification and constant stimulation. The rise of mobile devices has also given rise to services like Uber, which enable us to get things done with just a few taps. The result of this rapid communicating — whether it's texting a friend or calling a cab — has conditioned people to be inpatient and deal with things in-the-moment.
In addition, mobile devices and social media have created an environment where new things are constantly happening, even though they are often not important. A second of downtime (waiting in line, listening to a slow talker) has become time to fill.
This chronic impatience and boredom makes it more difficult for us to unplug and focus on one thing. As a result, no task gets our full and undivided attention, which means it also doesn't garner the best of our abilities.