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We operate in five gears — from fully off to fully on. Knowing which gear you're in helps you connect better and avoid burnout.

Ever seen those "kiss cam" YouTube videos, where a camera zooms in on a couple at a live sports game, spurring them to smooch each other for the big screen? In one video, a camera hones in on a couple at a basketball game – only, the man is so transfixed by the game that he doesn't notice. This wouldn't have happened if the man had been in the right gear.

Get into gear for a smoother ride in life According to authors Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram, we are in one of five gears in different situations. We often find ourselves in Fifth gear – focusing fully on the game – when we should be in Second gear for relationship-bonding. Third is for socializing. A great tip for getting into the right gear is to look at your phone. If you're in Second gear, put it away.

Learn more about the 5 Gears from our Blink to 5 Gears by Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram.