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Attention management

the ability to choose where you direct your attention in any given moment, distinguished from time management which focuses on fitting more into schedule rather than ensuring cognitive presence

Why This Is a Definition

This definition establishes 'attention management' by identifying its genus (ability to choose attention direction) and differentia (distinguishing from time management) while clearly specifying what it's not (surrendering to distractions) and what it is (directing cognitive presence).