Phone Habits
Phone During a Video Call
Be on the call you are already on.
Why This Habit Is Harmful
You join a video call and simultaneously scroll another device, so you contribute little and miss context. Others can often tell, and your divided presence weakens the collaboration you joined the call to achieve.
How to Break It
- 1Close other apps and devices before the call.
- 2Use the call full-screen to commit attention.
- 3Take notes to stay engaged.
- 4If you must do something, leave and return.
- 5Notice the drift and refocus.
Healthier Replacement
Give the call your full attention and take one note per few minutes. You will need fewer follow-ups.