Cordula Nussbaum and Henning Beck Offer Tips to Re‑train Attention
Coach and author Cordula Nussbaum says modern media habits have shortened people’s attention spans, noting that constant smartphone alerts and bite‑size social‑media content keep users habitually distracted. Neuroscientist Henning Beck adds that the brain has become accustomed to frequent stimulus changes, making sustained focus feel uncomfortable.
Both experts argue that the loss of concentration can be reversed through deliberate training. They recommend establishing screen‑free periods, such as avoiding phones first thing in the morning and after brushing teeth, banning devices from the dining room, and turning off non‑essential notifications. By focusing on a single, continuous activity and replacing habitual phone‑checking with alternative routines, individuals can rebuild the ability to maintain attention and achieve a sense of accomplishment.
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Cordula Nussbaum · Frankfurt am Main · Henning Beck · Sauerlach
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Deliberate training and new routines can improve focus. courage-lounge.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The modern media landscape, especially social media and smartphones, is the main cause of reduced attention spans. courage-lounge.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The brain has become accustomed to receiving stimuli every few minutes, otherwise it becomes restless. courage-lounge.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] People have lost the ability to focus for long periods in recent years. courage-lounge.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Distraction is a conscious decision. courage-lounge.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Attention focused on smartphones feels like attention but is ultimately unfulfilling. courage-lounge.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Focusing on a single, continuous piece of content rather than frequent jumps improves attention. courage-lounge.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Establishing screen‑free periods, such as avoiding phone use at set times, helps improve concentration. courage-lounge.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.op-online.de