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The Modern Struggle with Focus and How to Improve It

Concerns about dwindling attention spans are becoming widespread, fueled by social media posts and rising ADHD diagnoses.

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  • August 12, 2023
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Concerns about dwindling attention spans are becoming widespread, fueled by social media posts and rising ADHD diagnoses. Many people feel their ability to concentrate is decreasing, a sentiment reinforced by research. However, experts in psychiatry and neuroscience point to our environment and digital distractions as the main culprits, rather than a fundamental change in human attention capabilities. By understanding the causes of our distractions and implementing practical steps, such as removing digital devices or focusing on priorities, it may be possible to restore focus and balance.
  

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  1. Professionals specializing in ADHD are inundated with clients who are worried they have attention issues. Many studies and social media platforms reinforce the idea that attention spans are shrinking, and ADHD diagnostic rates are rising in the U.S.
  2. Digital screens, constant notifications, and the allure of the internet are particularly distracting. The design of these technologies plays into human desires for novelty, excitement, and social connection. Research shows that focus shifts from one digital task to another have decreased from every 2.5 minutes to about 47 seconds on average.
  3. Distractibility has always been a part of human nature and varies based on interest and environment. Experts argue that digital devices are leveraging how our brains operate, not necessarily changing them. Our current environment filled with multiple distractions can be a drain on attention, but it may not be a permanent problem.
  4. Strategies to improve focus include removing digital devices when working, prioritizing goals, writing them down, and taking practical steps to encourage focus. Experts suggest that understanding our distractions and making an effort to control them can help restore balance and productivity in our lives.

 

Source: https://time.com/6302294/why-you-cant-focus-anymore-and-what-to-do-about-it/ 

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