23 minutes and 15 seconds is often cited as the time it takes to refocus after an interruption, but this figure lacks a solid source. It primarily comes from interviews with researcher Gloria Mark, not academic papers, which report varying recovery times. A review of several studies and blog posts reveals discrepancies, with many misquoting original research or misattributing findings. No definitive source confirms the 23-minute figure, which remains an anecdotal claim rather than a research-backed fact.
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