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194. Are our attention spans getting shorter?
194. Are our attention spans getting shorter?
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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
May 10, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
So many of us are struggling to stay focused and concentrate in an environment of constant distraction and temptation and it's causing a lot of us to feel unproductive and undisciplined. In today's episode we break down why our attention spans seem to be rapidly declining, we discuss:
The Gold Fish myth
The average attention span from 2004-2017
The impact of short form content
The impact of COVID lockdowns
Overstimulation and rising ADHD diagnoses
Attentional cycles and our circadian rhythm
Tips for regaining your focus + social media rules
Listen now to reclaim your focus and concentration and reverse your declining attention span.
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Gold Fish myth
The average attention span from 2004-2017
The impact of short form content
The impact of COVID lockdowns
Overstimulation and rising ADHD diagnoses
Attentional cycles and our circadian rhythm
Tips for regaining your focus + social media rules
Listen now to reclaim your focus and concentration and reverse your declining attention span.
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
May 10, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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