Goodbye distractions! How to improve concentration in the age of social media
Why does concentration slip away from us in the digital age? Notifications distract us! The Independent analyzes this and offers tips to improve our focus....Author: Patricia Alegsa
16-01-2025 11:21
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Ah, notifications! Those little tyrants of our devices that have us all under their spell. In today's world, where the constant "ping" of emails and messages bombards us from every digital corner, concentrating has become more complicated than ever.
Is it the technology's fault, or are we just seeing the tip of the iceberg of something deeper? Let's dive into the topic with a pinch of humor and juicy data.
Have you ever found yourself checking your phone for no reason at all? You are not alone. A 2023 study from King’s College London found that almost half of the participants feel that their attention span has shortened more than a vacation day.
The game of distractions
Have you ever found yourself checking your phone for no reason at all? You are not alone. A 2023 study from King’s College London found that almost half of the participants feel that their attention span has shortened more than a vacation day.
Additionally, 50% admit to compulsively checking their phones. It’s as if our devices are magnets for our fingers! And if that seems like a lot, consider that according to the University of California, an average worker checks their email up to 77 times a day. Are we superheroes of distraction?
How to give our brains a break from so many social networks
Este concepto suena más como el título de una novela de ciencia ficción, pero es muy real. Las empresas tecnológicas diseñan sus aplicaciones para capturar nuestra atención como un mago distrae a su audiencia. Y claro, esto no es por pura bondad, sino porque sus ingresos dependen de mantenernos pegados a la pantalla. Pero no todo es culpa de las empresas.
How to give our brains a break from so many social networks
The attention economy
Este concepto suena más como el título de una novela de ciencia ficción, pero es muy real. Las empresas tecnológicas diseñan sus aplicaciones para capturar nuestra atención como un mago distrae a su audiencia. Y claro, esto no es por pura bondad, sino porque sus ingresos dependen de mantenernos pegados a la pantalla. Pero no todo es culpa de las empresas.
El Dr. Chris Fullwood nos recuerda que nuestra atención fluctúa según el humor y el estrés. Y aunque la concentración mejora con la edad, la tecnología nos lleva por el camino de la gratificación inmediata, liberando dopamina con cada notificación.
Cada vez que nos interrumpen, no volvemos al trabajo como si nada. Según la Universidad de California, necesitamos 23 minutos y 15 segundos para retomar la tarea. Todo un maratón de concentración. Y en un mundo donde la multitarea es la norma, la productividad se resiente. Pero, no hay que desesperar.
The hidden cost of interruptions
Cada vez que nos interrumpen, no volvemos al trabajo como si nada. Según la Universidad de California, necesitamos 23 minutos y 15 segundos para retomar la tarea. Todo un maratón de concentración. Y en un mundo donde la multitarea es la norma, la productividad se resiente. Pero, no hay que desesperar.
Dr. Chris FullwoodFullwood asserts that the fear of technology is not new; television was also considered an attention destroyer in its day.
Regaining Control
Although it may seem that distractions govern us, there are ways to regain control. Avoiding multitasking is key: set aside the idea of being a human octopus. Discover when during the day you are most productive and take advantage of those moments for important tasks.
Turn off notifications, group similar activities, and dedicate time to screen-free activities. And remember, a small step like leaving your phone in another room can be a big leap for your concentration. Although, let’s be honest, you’ll probably want to take one last look at it first, as a reward.
Deep down, improving our attention doesn’t require a revolution, just small but powerful decisions. Dare to rediscover the pleasure of focusing on what truly matters. Who would have thought that silence could be so revolutionary?
Deep down, improving our attention doesn’t require a revolution, just small but powerful decisions. Dare to rediscover the pleasure of focusing on what truly matters. Who would have thought that silence could be so revolutionary?
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