The Science Behind Why You Can’t Focus — And How to Fix It

Intro:Your brain isn’t broken. It's just overwhelmed. If your attention span feels worse than ever, there’s neuroscience to explain it — and tools to fight back.

Problem 1: Dopamine OverloadEvery notification trains your brain to seek novelty, not depth. Solution? Dopamine fasting. Take breaks from fast rewards.

Problem 2: Poor SleepSleep debt shrinks your attention span. Even one night of 5-hour sleep can reduce focus by 30%.

Problem 3: No Clear Priority SystemYour brain can’t work on 8 things at once. Use the

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