3 Steps to Fix Your Attention Span
The New York Times••world
Key Points:
- Digital distractions from notifications and screen use are contributing to shrinking attention spans and difficulty sustaining focus during work, reading, or social interactions.
- Attention is a learned habit that can be retrained through intentional routines, according to cognitive neuroscience expert Daniel Smilek.
- Conducting an "attention audit" by tracking moments of distraction and mind-wandering can help individuals become more aware of their attentional lapses and reduce their impact.
- Mapping out natural focus rhythms by periodically checking in on one’s concentration levels throughout the day can aid in managing attention more effectively, as suggested by informatics professor Gloria Mark.
