A short attention span has become a hallmark of this century due to the growing number of distractions and the overload of information. Like most people, you have a smartphone, surf the Internet, and have a Facebook and Whatsapp account. These activities take up a great portion of your ti...
How to Rebuild an Attention SpanFoster, Douglas
Studies have found that even short mindfulness programs can produce positive effects on brain and immune function. Mindfulness has been linked to a multitude of health benefits, ranging from lower blood pressure to reduced pain. Mindfulness can event boost your immunity against illness. 4. Increa...
“The average attention span of the modern human being is about half as long as whatever you’re trying to tell them.” ~ Meg Rosoff You have probably heard many times about the famous marshmallow experiment 1, in which a group of children between the ages of 4 and 6 were put in a ...
But what if you don’t have ADHD, yet you have the attention span of a gnat? ADHD drugs like Adderall aren’t the answer in this case. To get the latest on what actually is, I checked in first with Adam Gazzaley, M.D., Ph.D., a professor at the University of California San Fr...
Parents we talked with say removing technology has helped them avoid distractions and improve their attention span. "Sometimes you just have to go outside and maybe leave your phone at home," said parent Jamie Bonczyk of Richfield. "Go on a nature walk and just give yourself the freedom to...
Q: How can I improve my attention span? A:Wait, what? I feel this question deeply. I will no doubt toggle between many of my 57 open tabs and click over to at least four different tasks during the writing of this response. There’s a quote that’s long stuck with me about writing...
Question:I am impatient, with short attention for Dharma learning and practice. What should I do? Answer:First,do not keep affirming to yourself that you are so. What you keep affirming is likely to be sustained or even increase. Second, dokeep reminding yourself on how you should be inste...
The more I jump from focusing on one task to another, the shorter my attention span gets. Brown tells Time that when you pause to check your phone, your brain has to shift gears to stop what it was doing and move to a new task. ...
Short bursts of attention-driven games can help your child improve their focus. Something fun also makes it easier for them to pay attention for longer. Take advantage of board games, puzzles, and other activities that your child enjoys. Give them plenty of turns to draw cards, roll dice, ...