Sentences with phrase «ones as the distraction»

And then I start looking at my loved ones as the distraction, rather than the other way around.

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In a survey conducted by Levo and Microsoft, Ghosn noted that respondents identified social media as the number one distraction.

You're not the only one, as in today's digital world, distractions surround us at our workplace.

It's one less tool I need to switch to, limiting distractions as well as the learning curve of a new tool.

One Beijing - based Western diplomat said it was in Xi's interests to be nice to Trump for now as China does not want any distractions or external instability ahead of a tricky leadership transition at a key Communist Party congress in Beijing, likely in October.

And side projects — often derided as just distractions — are one great way to do this, Crew has found.

One former Uber executive described the vibe internally as «strong optimism,» but said a key concern lingers among employees: «continued distraction from Travis.»

Some view Mother's Day as an intrusion on the Christian calendar, a distraction that sometimes falls on Pentecost Sunday, one more anthropocentric feast that impedes Christological celebration.

Modern persons will never find rest for their restless hearts without Christ, for modern culture is nothing but the wasteland from which the gods have departed, and so this restlessness has become its own deity; and, deprived of the shelter of the sacred and the consoling myths of sacrifice, the modern person must wander or drift, vainly attempting one or another accommodation with death, never escaping anxiety or ennui, and driven as a result to a ceaseless labor of distraction, or acquisition, or willful idiocy.

For one thing, I have what the parenting books refer to as an «active toddler» — a little hurricane of distraction, full of joy and fury and stale Cheerios.

He called you by your last name (a practice I use to this day), he had a way of instilling fear into kids who would goof - off and cause distractions in other classes (a practice I was very much unable to duplicate during my one - year stint as an 8th - grade English teacher), and you had to run the gauntlet of sentence - diagramming grammar, which advanced to a pretty complex level, before the more «cool - teacher» aspects of Mr. Pacilio were unveiled — and even then, the tests on those rock songs were no joke!

For example, «It is likely that Abraham did not apprehend you as the only one and only God but caught glimpses of you in a great morass of distractions -LSB-...] doubtless he believed that you shared the heavenly stage with strange and terrifying divinities.»

But it has also promoted a distraction of mind in the reader, so that, perhaps precisely from respect and admiration for China and Persia, the thinkers of the middle ages, the four universal monarchies (a discovery which, as it did not escape Geert Westphaler, has also set many a Hegelian Geert Westphaler's tongue wagging), he may have forgotten to inquire whether it now really did become evident at the end, at the close of this journey of enchantment, as was repeatedly promised in the beginning, and what was of course the principal issue, for the want of which not all the glories of the world could compensate, what alone could be a sufficient reward for the unnatural tension in which one had been held — that the method was valid.

But I see people in suits on easter letting their kids (in mini-suits) run around and generally cause distraction just as much as the ones in jeans.

Maybe that doesn't seem that amazing, but at the time, I was overwhelmed at how blessed I was: one son winning his battle against cancer, the other healthy as can be and providing lots of distraction and comic relief (what cancer families call a SuperSib), and then twins on the way.

Eat in a calm relaxed environment without distractions such as TV as toddlers tend to concentrate on only one thing at a time

Suffice it to say, the new mandate hasn't made anybody happy and has garnered plenty of vocal detractors (and rightly so), from US Lacrosse, the sport's national governing body (which, among other things, called the mandate «irresponsible» and premature), to coaches (who don't see the flimsy headband approved by FHSAA — what one longtime game official told The Times looked «more like a thick bandana» — as serving any purpose and no more than a «costly distraction to parents and the players»), to game officials (one told The Times that the only effect the headgear was having on the game was to cause delays because the headbands were prone to falling off) to the athletes themselves, who say all it does is get in the way of their goggles.

A well - designed full - coverage cover like this one can help you feel relaxed (and modest), as well as keep visual distractions away from baby.

I'm sure you already have a good & consistent bedtime routine and that your crib has no distractions as your baby does fall asleep on his own, so you are doing great and probably only need to fix one little thing to see the results of all your sleep training efforts.

Offer distractions such as singing, mobiles, or a rarely seen toy, preferably one that occupies both hands.

I think the most important part of technology use is finding balance — and not falling into the trap of using screens as a distraction when our little ones are seeking, or in need of, connection.

«You will have to anticipate and offer distractions such as extra hugs and cuddles, sippy cup of water or milk, snacks, reading books, one on one time, and more,» Violand says.

The former president who, described such conferences as distractions, saying he did not bother to read the report of the last one organised by former President Goodluck Jonathan.

«I've been told that employers look at it as having to weigh whether or not they want that kind of distraction,» said one, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Professor Jose Valderas, one of the lead researchers from the University of Exeter Medical School, said: «When you're trying to diagnose cancer, other illnesses can be a distraction either because they also require attention or because they can mask what would otherwise be flagged as a possible sign of cancer.

They can help themselves by seeking support (including professional help), employing «adaptive» coping strategies (such as planning and positive reframing), and avoiding «maladaptive» ones (including denial, self - distraction, and substance abuse).

In one so - called distraction exercise, subjects were told to look at a screen, wait for an arrow that pointed in a certain direction to appear, and then use a mouse to click on it as soon as it shone on the screen.

«People need to be able to focus on one thing and suppress other distractions to perform everyday functions such as driving, talking on the phone, and socializing.»

Deouell plans to further study the planum temporale to see how close sounds can get to one another before the region interprets them as nondistinct and whether its activity can be overridden by another part of the brain, perhaps during a task that does not allow for any distraction.

But the researchers say these experiments have shortcomings, as they don't explore situations when distractions and reduced cognitive control could be helpful, making the conclusions fairly one sided.

Even her hypersensitivity to noises (as a child, she couldnt stand to hear people eat salad) was simply one way that the characteristic distraction of ADHD is manifested.

Move your bed against a solid wall and facing the door so no one can surprise you, and close your door at night to keep distractions such as noise and pets out.

Treat your distractions as scenery and let them pass you by from one moment to the next.

The garment itself is quite loud, as is the case with many of Jacobs's spring looks, but the 45 - year - old actress let it speak for itself: Her hair was loose, her makeup fresh and her one - strap shoes completely distraction - free.

My boyfriend and I sometime have the same thing — one or the other of our jobs keep us from spending as much time together as we'd like... it's all about the distractions and happy - finding during those periods for me.

The site features simplistic solutions to fast - track the online dating process, such as a mass - message features and makes it easy to explore its user base as it highlights potentially matches one - by - one, providing a scannable, distraction free online dating experience.

Register with MeetMindful for... These really aren't that surprising... It's easily one of the most simplistic dating sites out there but the distraction - free approach resonates with users as it... Come

A big slice of «meh» dumped into the no man's land between Ready Player One and a certain high - profile Marvel movie, Rampage is an afterthought that barely qualifies as a distraction for those waiting for the summer blockbuster season to kick off in earnest.

The movie's goal is to be a distraction from life but not to engross, to escape other thoughts and feelings but not to introduce any new ones, something to kill time with as you watch the plastic characters go through the motions of the soulless soap opera like plot.

The movie's goal is to be a distraction from life but not to engross, to escape other thoughts and feelings but not to introduce any new ones, something to kill time with as you watch the plastic characters go through the motions of

The movie's goal is to be a distraction from life but not to engross, to escape other thoughts and feelings but not to introduce any new ones, something to kill time with as you watch

It became a distraction as the film drew to what should be a provocative conclusion; one which ultimately feels added for shock more than anything else.

A big slice of «meh» dumped into the no man's land between «Ready Player One» and a certain high - profile Marvel movie, «Rampage» is an afterthought that barely qualifies as a distraction for those waiting for the summer blockbuster season...

The distractions soon pass, as members of the colony begin dying in grisly fashion one by one, but things seem ominous, as the prison has no weapons or much protection, leaving the men almost defenseless.

Hutton's character is made a distraction for the most part by his function as catalyst and counterpoint for Babs's emotional growth (he's the egghead alternative to her philandering jock choice) and by his wardrobe and facial hair changes; in short, he's Jenny from Forrest Gump, the one genuinely involved force in the film, punished by a marriage to a brassy grad student (Patricia Clarkson)... and yet he's not the star.

When it comes to Hollywood blockbusters, that's often the best one can hope for, and Scott Pilgrim might almost be described as a better sort of misogynistic film because if offers distractions from its misogyny rather than foregrounding it as so many others do.

Tommy Lee Jones delivers a spectacularly good turn as Thaddeus Stevens, Pennsylvania's «radical Republican» (remember, the Republicans during Lincoln's time were the liberal ones), whose devotion to the elimination of slavery drove his political opponents to distraction.

Directed with a creative (sometimes to the point of distraction) flourish by José Padilha (the Netflix series «Narcos») and featuring an international gathering of gifted but in some cases miscast players, «7 Days in Entebbe» is an honorable but not essential retelling of Operation Entebbe, still hailed as one of the most audacious, brave and successful rescue missions of its kind.

According to a Brandon - Hall study, the average eLearner will spend 40 to 60 percent less time learning the same material compared to someone studying in a traditional classroom setting: When you calculate the time you save by not having to commute, as well as time saved by avoiding other potential distractions that you'd have experienced in a traditional classroom, it becomes clear that one of the biggest advantages of eLearning is that it saves you time.

As the one - hour mark before dismissal neared, the chatter and distraction levels began to rise.