Your ability to focus has probably peaked; How to stay sharp

Here are some important points to note

-         -  Researchers say our ability to pay attention is equal parts focusing and ignoring.

-         -  Irrelevant information bogs down our ability to suppress distraction, especially as we age.

Hence to increase our ability to focus, researchers suggest both boosting our ability to concentrate as well as reducing distraction. Here’s how:

a.       To reduce distraction…

-          - Use one screen, one browser window, and one computer program at a time.

-        -   Keep your physical and virtual desktop tidy.

b.      To increase our ability to concentrate…

-         -  Exercise, meditation, and spending time in nature may help boost cognitive control.

-         -  Some cognitive exercises and immersive action video games also seem to improve our ability to focus.

Article courtesy of The Week magazine; Authors Nir Eyal and Chelsea Robertson