194. Are our attention spans getting shorter?

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

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