I implore you to listen to this episode of Triangulation on the TWIT network.
TWIT: Triangulation Episode 278
If you want to delve deeper the guest on this episode has written a book regarding how the world around us assaults our senses to steal as much of our attention as it can. If nothing else this will get you thinking on ways you can live a more intentioned life.
When you are done with this episode consider exploring tools like MindPT to help you program and reinforce your brain for the change you want to realize.