Strategies for Enhancing Attention Span Effectively

Improving attention span empowers individuals to achieve their fullest potential and enhances life experiences.

### Boosting Your Attention Span: 8 Essential Tips for Focus and Success
* 🧠 "Students with shorter attention spans tend to **perform worse on tests**, struggle to **retain information long-term**, and have a harder time **connecting disparate ideas into a cohesive understanding**."
* ⏳ Improving your attention span is crucial for efficiency and effectiveness, as a **longer attention span leads to better performance** in school and life.
* 📱 Take accountability for your reactions to technology, recognizing that it’s not just social media that affects your focus, but **how you respond to it**.
* 🔒 Create "**no phone zones**" in your life, such as during meals or in the bedroom, to **minimize distractions** and **enhance your presence** in important moments.
* 📝 Instead of reacting immediately to distractions, write them down and plan to address them later, allowing you to **maintain your focus on the task at hand**.
* 📚 Engage with long-form content like books and podcasts to train your mind to **listen and absorb information deeply**, enhancing your **attention span over time**.
* 💬 Actively engage with the content you consume by **summarizing and reflecting on it**, turning your learning into **personal knowledge that sticks with you**.
* 🌱 Choose one or two habits from the eight tips to implement this week, and remember that **gradual change is more effective** than trying to do everything at once.

Can you make a video about how we can increase our attention span? Yes, please share with us your hacks on increasing attention spans. Improve my attention span, improving my attention... attention span. You're making me scared to post YouTube videos. Why? Because I don't trust

your attention span to not click away. That even after hours and hours of hard work and thinking of how to help you, that now I'm pressured to add in little animations and gifs and funny memes and blah blah blah. Hold up! If you're already trying to skip through the chapters or

watch this on 2x speed, you really need this video more than anyone. You know what's crazy? You want good grades and to self-improve, but you're making it 10 times harder and canceling out all your hard work because studies show that

students with shorter attention spans tend to perform worse on tests, struggle to retain information long-term, and have a harder time connecting disparate ideas into a cohesive understanding. That, my friend, changes today. A team! It's... I was valedictorian, a regional tennis champion, and got into a top 10

university while sleeping 8 hours a night, even though I had a disability of migraines. I was able to do all of that because of my ability to focus. A longer attention span makes you more efficient, effective, and smarter, so it's way more crucial than any study tip. If you

clicked on this video only kind of wanting to save your mind, then this is not for you. This is for you if you are truly committed to living up to your fullest potential and acing school and life. If you're serious, turn this video on full screen, put on that 'do

Don't disturb and watch it on 1X speed. I challenge you, you'll see why later. Today we're going to go over the Golden Mindset and eight tips to increase your attention span for good. Let's go. Improving your attention span is not just about social media. Once you understand to not blame everything on social media and to take accountability, that's the first step to actually making progress. Realize that technology is meant to improve your life; there are many benefits to it, and you are the one

that uses it. Make sure that technology is not the thing using you. Thus, instead of thinking, "My phone is decreasing my attention span," shift your mindset to understand that your reactions are what's decreasing your attention span. Each negative effect is simply a product of a reaction. When your phone is right

there when you get a notification, you are in control of the reaction in response to the technology. Get excited because you being in control means that you can literally get your life back and become smarter. Between stimulus and response lies a space. In that space lies our freedom and power to choose a

response. In our response lies our growth and our happiness. Now that you've taken accountability over your actions, what actions should we do? It's all about habits. The more you do something bad for yourself, the even more you're going to do it, and it snowballs. So we need to

switch it around to start doing some good habits such that you can continually improve. So here are the eight tips to start doing today: Don't have dynamic tabs open. If you use things like Facebook Messenger or have an email account, if that tab is open and a new

notification pops up, it's going to distract you. So keep those tabs closed. It's all about the willpower to shut those tabs off. Don't just think about the willpower, actually do it. Take action. Close those tabs. I know it's hard, but it's a habit you need to build.

If a message comes in, it will ding and have a notification, changing that tab. But this is distracting, so have those dynamic tabs closed and dedicate time to check what those messages are. Recently, I've really been trying to have my email tab closed because even if I don't have

notifications coming up, if I see that email tab, I will be tempted to click it every once in a while just to check if something new is there. Minimize multitasking. I see you reading the comments while watching this video; that is so bad because you are processing

English words while reading other English words, and your mind is just like going haywire. So even if you think you're a master multitasker, try to really put your time and energy and focus all on one thing at a time. The moment you realize you're multitasking,

pull yourself away. If you look up how to improve your attention span on Google, you'll find things like drink tea, eat brain foods, exercise. Okay, now we're not about those surface-level fixes because we all know that those will make minimal impact compared to tackling the biggest

culprit, which is your phone. Create no phone zones: no phone in the bathroom (because that's gross), no phone in the bedroom (because you can end up scrolling on your bed forever), and no phone at the dinner table because your family and friends are more important than seeing

what Taylor Swift has done on her latest era tour. Say, "I'll do it after X." Often, when we're working, distractions will inevitably pop up, whether it's your mom telling you to do something or your brain making up stuff on its own. Instead,

of dealing with that right away, write it down on a piece of paper and tell yourself that you will deal with it after X, after the thing that you're currently doing right now. So if I'm working on a math set and I'm grinding through the five problems and I suddenly

remember I have to write an email, I will write that task down next to me on a piece of paper or on a reminder system and then I'll say I will write that email after I finish problem three. So finishing problem three would be my X

that you fill in for this situation. This is an amazing habit because it trains you to understand that you're in control, that notifications and other people don't own your time, they can't force you to step away from your current endeavor. Really have it ingrained that just

because someone texted you doesn't mean you have to respond right away, just because a new K-pop music video came up doesn't mean you have to watch it right away, and just because phone notifications are a thing doesn't mean you can't turn them off and prevent them

from happening in the first place. Automate work/school hours on your phone. The great thing about technology is that there's a lot of automation tools, so on iPhone for example you can set time times where your phone will automatically go on Focus mode, which

means that it will automatically not have notifications during that time. For example, I also set a sleep mode where an hour before I set my sleep time my phone will automatically go on Do Not Disturb so I won't get any new notifications. It's all about setting boundaries so you

don't jump from one thing to the next, which prevents your brain from also jumping from one thing to the next. Be curious like a kid during wait times, like waiting in line for your chicken sandwich or riding the subway. What are most people doing? They're scrolling on their

phones. And why is that? Because they're bored. They're no longer curious or interested about the things that are literally happening right in front of them. It's not like you're locked in a white box with nothing to look at. You can look at what people are doing around

you. If you're riding in a car, you can stare outside the window and look at the scenery. Trying to distract yourself from boredom is one of the fastest ways to ruin your attention span because that is telling yourself that every single

second you have to be stimulated by something. So one of the easiest ways to maintain a more Zen state of mind, where you're not like itching to pull out your phone, is to become curious about what's happening around you. Observe what that lady in front of you is wearing. Look

outside and notice how the flowers are extra pretty today. If you daydream a lot, this is your chance to be preoccupied with your own thoughts and think about, hmm, what do I want in life? What do I want to eat for dinner tonight? With all that

wait time, instead of wasting it on your phone, you could have figured out your whole life's purpose by now. Consume long-form content. You are smart. You're commenting, thanks Amy for making longer videos to increase my attention span. Exactly! So any video you watch from now on, try to do it on 1x

Speed without skipping I dare you just like you're doing right now right that's level one of consuming long form content level two is listening to a podcast podcasts are amazing because you can listen to them on the go but you also have to train yourself to actively

listen and absorb words which will probably make you a better student so you actually hear what your teacher is talking about instead of just letting the words go in one ear and out the other podcasts are slower more conversational but you'll find some of

the most valuable advice ever and some of the most amazing facts ever hidden in these podcasts so because you want to find those little golden nuggets you'll be able to train yourself to listen intently and patiently to whatever the podcaster is talking about you ask me

what podcast I recommend and the top one I recommend is that was so weird sorry is my own which is your A+ life it's launching on Spotify so you can check out the link in the description I talk about discipline and motivation I also

go in depth as to how I built confidence and dealt with the insecurities that I had plus many more golden nuggets that you won't find on this main channel so definitely check out the link in my description to watch my new podcast and I would love if you give it a high

rating if you like it level three of long form content is to read a book by being so dedicated to read a book from cover to cover that reflects the dedication and commitment you will have to other large tasks when you read a book your eyes literally can only look

at one thing at a time and you have to process what the words are saying, so it's a time of intent. Focus is different from levels one and two where your eyes can still be observing and taking in other things. As you go up these three levels, remember to prioritize the type

of content, the kind that gives you value. Train yourself to like that instead, and it will be so much easier to stay off of things that decrease your attention span. Consume to absorb, not skim. This habit even applies to TikToks because usually when you scroll through TikToks you're

skimming through them, barely taking in what's happening in the first two seconds before deciding to scroll by. But if your entire feed is study tips or skincare advice, and you're watching each video all the way through, really absorbing the information, then that is also actually

good for your attention span regardless of the type of content you consume. Engage deeply and actively. So many of you are actually already doing this because you leave long comments that indicate how much you internalize the advice, and that will increase the probability of you applying that advice.

And you know what's amazing? You engaging and summarizing a video and posting that comment is like you making a mini YouTube video yourself. When I write these videos that you're watching right now, I'm reflecting and I'm synthesizing other information to put out to help

others. When you write that comment, you're actually doing the exact same thing. You are also putting your reflections on the internet and providing value. Plus, you just turned what you learned into your own knowledge. That piece of advice is now internalized into yourself and will become a greater

and greater part of yourself each time you engage. Having a short attention span means that you're not living life to the fullest because with anything that happens in your life you are going to be distracted or your mind is not going to be fully present absorbing the beauty in

that moment. So think of a sunset with a loved one. If you have a short attention span, you're not going to be able to make the most of that moment. When it's your graduation, when you get your first job, when any moment comes up that is deep

and longer than a TikTok, you're not going to be able to absorb it as much. So instead of thinking of attention span as this thing that, oh, I have to improve it because everyone says our attention spans are getting shorter, understand that to live a great life and to reach

your potential, if you are doing X, then you should be fully doing X in that moment. Some people, when they're playing, they think about work, and when they're working, they're thinking about playing. That's not really fully living. The great things in life are not short, they are

deep. So that's why all of the eight tips are talking about how you can be more present and deep in your current situation. Yes, like even my tip of no phone in the bathroom, be fully present when you're on the toilet. What is important in your life that you don't

want to miss out on? What do you want to be fully present for? Comment that below as your commitment to gaining your attention span back. Choose one or two habits from the list of eight to really start doing this week. Remember, don't try to do all that at once. Really be making

changes by focusing on a couple at a time, it just takes that split-second decision making it a habit. It is not in our control to have everything turn out exactly as we want, but it is in our control to control how we respond to what happens. You're in the driver's seat.

It's time you start acting like it. Remember to check out my podcast, linked in the description. It's Your A+ Life, where we go over topics like how to master discipline, how to overcome fear, and how to stop comparing yourself. The episodes are really amazing because they

will rewire your mind to be more resilient and happier no matter what life throws at you. And of course, listening will increase your attention span, so what could be better than that? Thanks so much and I'll see you next time on 1X speed. Right

peace. Day one of applications. I'm going to be applying to grad school. I'm applying to a program with a very low acceptance rate, so I'm well aware that all this effort could lead to zero results. That's why I was kind of reluctant to decide to apply, but now

that I've decided, this is when I'm going to give my all and stop thinking about the hesitancy. Most of my videos are talking about things in the past, so at the end of my videos during this application period, I'm going to be

giving little updates. I'm bringing you along this journey with me. So let's see how I do. You never know till you try it, right? Also throughout this series of my application process, I'll be revealing what I'm going to be applying to and of

Of course, I will do a reaction cuz I never did a college video reaction. Today is a light work day where I just tried to make an application, but the application's not even open yet. I'm too early, so I Googled all the parts of the

application. I read some sample essays. The sample essays got me a little stressed because they're all so good. They inspired me, but they made me feel really doubtful of my writing and storytelling skills. I feel some anxiousness for sure, but I'm really glad

I'm starting early to gradually get my mind in the zone of subconsciously processing what I want to write about as I go about my everyday life. And I also made a Notion page where I'm going to be brain dumping. I'm going to be adding

more pages over time and useful links. I also put in some approximate deadlines for when I should keep things in mind, like see when the application actually opens and when it's due. The original mini vlog was a little too long for the end of the video, and I'm afraid that

people would not click on the video because the whole timestamp of the YouTube video just seems too long. Yeah, just let me know your thoughts. I was kind of hesitant about this idea, but at the end of my videos, I'm going to give a quicker update on my mental state and

what I'm currently working through, so it's more interesting when you see the reaction video of whether I get in or not. For those who are interested in the longer explanation and vlog-style year, then I put the unlisted video in the description box. Thank you.

You're not dumb: How to FIX your ATTENTION SPAN

Amy Wang

Introduction and Importance of Attention Span

The video aims to provide hacks for improving attention span.

The creator emphasizes the importance of attention span for academic and personal success.

Studies show a correlation between shorter attention spans and poorer academic performance.

The creator highlights their own achievements as a result of strong focus and attention.

The video targets those truly committed to self-improvement.

The first step to improving attention span is to take accountability for one's reactions to technology.

Individuals are in control of their reactions to notifications and other stimuli.

The space between stimulus and response allows for choosing a productive response.

The importance of establishing good habits to counteract negative behaviors is highlighted.

Keep dynamic tabs (e.g., Messenger, email) closed to minimize distractions.

Minimize multitasking by focusing on one task at a time.

Create phone-free zones (bathroom, bedroom, dinner table) to reduce distractions.

Use the "I'll do it after X" method to postpone non-urgent tasks.

Automate work/school hours on your phone using focus mode or Do Not Disturb.

Cultivate curiosity during wait times instead of resorting to phone use.

Consume long-form content (videos at 1x speed, podcasts, books) to improve focus.

Consume content to absorb, not skim, even with shorter-form content like TikToks.

Engage deeply and actively with content by reflecting and summarizing.

The Benefits of a Longer Attention Span and Conclusion

A longer attention span allows for greater presence and appreciation of life's moments.

The importance of being fully present in each activity is emphasized.

The creator encourages viewers to choose one or two habits to implement.

The video concludes with a call to action and a promotion of the creator's podcast.

The creator shares their experience of applying to a competitive graduate program.

They plan to provide updates on their application process throughout the video series.

They mention a reaction video to the application results.

A description of their early preparation and research for the application is given.

The creator addresses concerns about video length and provides a shorter update.