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German experts advocate attention retraining

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German researchers continue to warn that short‑form social‑media content, frequent smartphone alerts and a culture of instant information erode sustained focus. Psychologists Cordula Nussbaum and neuroscientist Henning Beck argue that the brain is now conditioned to expect interruptions every few minutes, making uninterrupted work feel restless. They maintain that attention can be relearned through deliberate training and routine changes. Their recommendations emphasize regular In a July 2026 interview, Nussbaum and Beck reiterated their earlier recommendations, emphasizing concrete screen‑free windows—such windows such as avoiding the phone before first thing in the morning and after brushing teeth, banning it devices from the dining room, and handling e‑mail only on a computer—while computer. They also stress disabling non‑essential notifications, using printed magazines focusing on trains, and establishing replacement routines that foster single, continuous engagement. They also advise device‑free zones activities, and substituting digital consumption with analog activities alternatives like reading. Nussbaum repeats that “distraction is a decision,” stressing that the printed magazines or books. Their guidance is aimed at targets anyone feeling overwhelmed by digital interruptions and can help aims to rebuild long‑term concentration and a sense of accomplishment.

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