Struggle to pay attention? How to tweak your life to help you focus

In the modern world, it can feel impossible to focus on any one task. But science shows there are ways you can reclaim your attention.

Ding – that’s an all too familiar sound, designed to instantly capture your attention.

The average adult receives at least 46 push notifications a day from their smartphone – roughly one every 20 minutes during waking hours.

These interruptions might seem like a small price to pay for staying connected. However, research shows these attention-grabbing features increase stress and reduce productivity. There can also be fatal consequences, such as road accidents.

In our modern world, it can feel impossible to focus on any one task. But science tells us there are ways you can reclaim your attention.

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