How to stay focused

Our attention span is getting shorter and shorter. Now it lasts eight seconds, less than a goldfish. What can we do?

di |
how to stay focused

How to maintain concentration in today's world, exposed to a constant bombardment of external inputs. Interruptions that they block the flow of thought and make him a slave to a model that is now widely accepted. But even in an increasingly distracted society, train your memory, learning to concentrate again is possible, by following our advice.

HOW TO MAINTAIN FOCUS

We are losing concentration. A real waste, which prevents us from reflecting on things with the right method, pushes us towards superficiality, and distances us from that freshness of mind from which the best creative ideas can arise.

What's happening? Simple: our brain is bombarded by a sequence of interruptions, one every 12 minutes. In practice, text messages, phone calls, emails, Message various: everything converges in breaking and fragmenting our attention from any given task. Also because to put the brain back in order, and restart it with the necessary energy, after each interruption we need about 23 minutes. But in the meantime, bang, another message has already arrived.

TO KNOW MORE: The right to disconnect, no emails or texts after work hours. A civilized choice.

LOSS OF CONCENTRATION

Scientists have also measured the decline in concentration over the past 17 years in terms of seconds. Until 2000, we were able to pay adequate attention to a problem for 12 seconds, without any interruptions. Now we're down to 8 and so we lost 4 seconds on the road.

Mind you: we can concentrate less than even a goldfish, which can focus on one thing for nine seconds at a time. And concentrating less than a fish isn't exactly a great achievement for civilization.

REMEDIES FOR LACK OF CONCENTRATION

The ability to concentrate is useful not only at work, but also in our personal lives. If, for example, we appear distracted—which also means indifferent—during a conversation, we'll end up shutting it down. But what simple and effective things can we do to regain our concentration without resorting to the usual pills or supplements?

  • Reduce distractions, social media e P. First of all. Every interruption is a step towards deconcentration and attention.
  • Stimulate the brain, learning something new every day and engaging in a project, a new activity or simply opening a new book.
  • Rest and sleep well. Let's stop admiring those who sleep little to be more productive, it's a mistake! In the long run, it causes damage not only to the brain, but to the entire body. Our bodies need rest, and not giving it is harmful.
  • Manage and reduce the stress., even with the practice of yoga, meditation or moments of peace in the nature. To adorn and have plants at home and in the office can help.
  • Adopt one healthy and balanced diet.
  • Train your body and mind with physical exercise and activities that put the mind in motion.

Remember that all these practices should be a mantra from a young age, also to prevent brain-related problems, such asAlzheimer.

ALSO READ: Plants and greenery in the office make working easier. It increases productivity and increases concentration.

FOODS THAT HELP YOU CONCENTRATE

How to maintain concentration with nutrition? Choosing the foods in your diet carefully. In particular, those foods known for their anti-inflammatory properties e neuroprotective, essential for promoting memory and which can be an excellent aid in prevention and in slow down the onset of brain diseases.

Foods rich in are recommended Phosphorus, the curcumin contained in turmeric, fatty acids omega 3 e 6 contained mainly in fish, such as salmon, and in nights, and all vitamins. A place of honor also goes to the flavonols of the cocoa and to antioxidants of blueberries.

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR BRAIN NATURALLY:

Want to see a selection of our news?

Don't Waste