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432. How to rebuild your attention span

2026-06-25 · 53 min · 23 entities

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    Link in episode "432. How to rebuild your attention span": https://thesciencesurvey.com/editorial/2024/02/12/the-problem-with-your-attention-span

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    Link in episode "432. How to rebuild your attention span": https://thesciencesurvey.com/editorial/2024/02/12/the-problem-with-your-attention-span
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    Link in episode "432. How to rebuild your attention span": https://thesciencesurvey.com/editorial/2024/02/12/the-problem-with-your-attention-span
Episode description as stored
Many of us feel that our attention spans are nothing like they used to be. So many of us can recall a time when we would read books for hours with ease, concentrate for hours, focus on a movie without going on our phone. But not any more. In this episode, we unpack the psychology behind our dwindling attention spans, via the consumption of endless content, task switching, lack of sleep and more. But there’s hope - we also look at practical ways that we can all work on retraining our brains towards healthier, more sustainable and enjoyable focus. We unpack: • Why our attention spans have been eroded, particularly over the last 20 years • How social media is designed to be like a slot machine • The impact of ‘sleep debt’ and our attention spans • Why the ‘switch-cost effect’ depletes our focus all the time • How we can retrain our brains to focus Watch on Netflix: HERE Follow Jemma on Instagram: @ jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @ thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @ thepsychologyofyour20s For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com Our favourite sources: https://time.com/6302294/why-you-cant-focus-anymore-and-what-to-do-about-it/ https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/jan/02/attention-span-focus-screens-apps-smartphones-social-media https://thesciencesurvey.com/editorial/2024/02/12/the-problem-with-your-attention-span/ The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.