Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity – A Social Science Self-Help Book to Overcome Procrastination and Distraction

Psychologist Gloria Mark draws on decades of research into how technology affects attention to explore why focus has become increasingly difficult. The book presents findings showing that people spend an average of 47 seconds on any screen before shifting attention, and it takes 25 minutes to refocus after an interruption. Mark examines common misconceptions about attention, including how multitasking actually reduces productivity and how social media and modern entertainment contribute to shorter attention spans. The book identifies what depletes mental resources and how to restore them, and describes four types of attention experienced daily. Rather than relying on the traditional concept of "flow" as the ideal focus state, Mark introduces "kinetic attention" as a framework for understanding how brains function in the digital world. She offers strategies for taking control of attention to improve both career success and everyday health and wellness.