According to research by the National Center for Biotechnology Information of the National Library of Medicine, the average attention span of humans in the year 2000 was 12 seconds. By 2015, it had shrunk to 8.25; now today, it stands at about 8 seconds. In a separate study by Microsoft, they confirmed our average attention span is around eight-seconds – less than that of a goldfish.

Think about that for a moment; considering the mental capacity differences between goldfish and humans, this is quite astounding and shocking.

One reason cited for our lack of focus is not surprisingly, our digital connectiveness addiction. It’s not your fault that you can no longer listen to more than ten seconds of a YouTube video before checking out the suggested videos on the sidebar. Continue reading →

The average human attention span has been significantly shrinking during the last few years, mostly due to our digital connectedness. The brain always seeks information, so it constantly wants to find out what’s new.

In an endless sea of information online, we’re able to easily get certain information and quickly move on to the next topic we’re interested in. However, this will cause your focus and concentration to suffer. If you find it difficult to focus during work or in school, then you should try out these 5 ways to improve your concentration.

1 – Avoid Electronic Devices for the First & Last Hour of Each Day

Most people grab their smartphones or turn on their computers as soon as they open their eyes in the morning. It doesn’t matter if you do this to read the latest news, check your e-mail, or log in to your favorite social media websites. Whatever you use them for; electronic devices will have a negative effect on your concentration. Continue reading →