The 8-sec Attention Span

Watching a movie and scrolling social media simultaneously is something we all love to do. But do you know what it implies?

It implies the shortness of our attention span. We are even lagging behind a goldfish to focus on a task. Fun fact goldfish has a 9-sec attention span.

Researches in London also showed that distractions from emails and notifications impact our IQ twice more than smoking marijuana.

But its never too late, and you are never too old to become better

These 6 activities will help improve your focus overtime:

• Do one thing at a time. Don't get overwhelmed by the other tasks on your list.
• Spend more time in nature. Helps reduce the stimulations in your mind.
• Rediscover boredom. Give your mind the freedom to wander and explore thoughts.
• Start an unplugging ritual. Reconnect with the real world and things that matter.
• Play brain games. Spending 15 mins a day on activities like puzzles, sudoku, and word search significantly impact concentration.
• Make time for exercise and meditation. They help improve concentration in just 4 weeks.

Do you know that 7% of people forget their birthdays from time to time? If this isn't a scar of attention span, what can be?

Make space for these activities in your day, and they will surely improve your focus over time.

"You are controlled by what you focus on" - Tony Robbins.