Distractions can really mess with how we pay attention and focus on things.

Studies show that people can lose up to 40% of their work time because of distractions. That means if you’re supposed to get something done, you might only get a little over half of it done!

When we try to do many things at once, like texting while studying, our work can suffer. This can lead to a drop in performance by about 20% to 40%. That's a big difference!

Here are some important numbers to remember:

• About 50% of mistakes we make come from not noticing things because we’re distracted.
• Visual distractions, like bright lights or moving objects, can make it harder to see things too. They can reduce our ability to notice what’s happening by about 30%.

In short, distractions make it hard for our brains to work properly and affect how we see and understand things around us.