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Our Shrinking Attention Span

Your attention span isn't broken—it's just exhausted. Research shows we've plummeted from focusing for 2½ minutes in 2004 to barely 47 seconds today. The culprit? Our devices train us to expect instant gratification and rapid-fire content.

But here's the good news: attention is like a muscle. Start small with 10-minute focused sessions, then gradually build endurance. Try meditation, spend time in nature, or silence those notifications. Your brain hasn't lost its ability to concentrate deeply—it just needs practice remembering how. With intention, you can reclaim your focus and rediscover the satisfaction of sustained attention.


 
 
 

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