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Science Says You Can’t Focus… But We Proved Them Wrong

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📚🧠 Is your focus worse than ever? You’re not alone — the average person’s attention span is now just 47 seconds before getting distracted. But you can train your brain to focus longer and study smarter.
In this video, Andrew from Brainscape, the leading adaptive flashcard app, explains why our attention spans are declining and how students are beating the trend with simple study hacks and productivity tips. Learn how to increase your focus, stay motivated, and remember more in less time. ⬇️
⏰✨ Timestamps:
00:00 - Is Your Attention Span Shrinking?
00:24 - Meet Brainscape: The Adaptive Flashcard App
00:52 - Why Attention Spans Are Declining
01:15 - Brainscape Users Are Beating the Trend
01:41 - Two Possible Reasons
02:05 - What’s Really Happening?
02:30 - How Brainscape Helps Improve Focus
02:57 - Key Features That Boost Study Time
03:22 - Shorter Rounds, Longer Study Sessions
03:42 - Daily Habit Goals & Motivation
03:59 - How to Train Your Attention Span
04:22 - Final Thoughts
🔍 Related Articles:
👉 How Top Students are Studying for Longer Despite Shrinking Attention Spans: https://www.brainscape.com/academy/top-students-increasing-attention-span/
👉 12 Focus Exercises to Build Your Attention Span Like a Muscle https://www.brainscape.com/academy/focus-exercises-build-attention-span/
👉 24 Tips for Improving Your Attention Span and Focus https://www.brainscape.com/academy/24-tips-for-improving-your-attention-span-focus/
👉 How to Focus While Studying: Tips for Better Concentration https://www.brainscape.com/academy/how-to-focus/
💪 Increase Your Focus & Productivity:
Your attention span is not fixed — with the right study tools and learning strategies, you can focus longer, get distracted less, and remember more. Try https://www.brainscape.com today to supercharge your study sessions!
#StudyTips #ImproveFocus #Brainscape #AttentionSpan #ProductivityHacks #HowToStudy

📚🧠 Brainscape is the leading adaptive flashcard app that uses the power of cognitive science and spaced repetition to help you study faster and remember information longer. Whether you’re preparing for exams, learning a new language, or just trying to improve your memory, Brainscape gives you smarter study tools to boost your focus and make learning more effective.

Join millions of students, teachers, and professionals using Brainscape to study smarter, not harder — anytime, anywhere, on any device.

📚 Check out Brainscape.com for millions of flashcards that have already been created—or create your own for any subject you're learning.
📲 Download our app:
iOS – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567
Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal

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📚🧠 Is your focus worse than ever? You’re not alone — the average person’s attention span is now just 47 seconds before getting distracted. But you can train your brain to focus longer and study smarter.
In this video, Andrew from Brainscape, the leading adaptive flashcard app, explains why our attention spans are declining and how students are beating the trend with simple study hacks and productivity tips. Learn how to increase your focus, stay motivated, and remember more in less time. ⬇️
⏰✨ Timestamps:
00:00 - Is Your Attention Span Shrinking?
00:24 - Meet Brainscape: The Adaptive Flashcard App
00:52 - Why Attention Spans Are Declining
01:15 - Brainscape Users Are Beating the Trend
01:41 - Two Possible Reasons
02:05 - What’s Really Happening?
02:30 - How Brainscape Helps Improve Focus
02:57 - Key Features That Boost Study Time
03:22 - Shorter Rounds, Longer Study Sessions
03:42 - Daily Habit Goals & Motivation
03:59 - How to Train Your Attention Span
04:22 - Final Thoughts
🔍 Related Articles:
👉 How Top Students are Studying for Longer Despite Shrinking Attention Spans: https://www.brainscape.com/academy/top-students-increasing-attention-span/
👉 12 Focus Exercises to Build Your Attention Span Like a Muscle https://www.brainscape.com/academy/focus-exercises-build-attention-span/
👉 24 Tips for Improving Your Attention Span and Focus https://www.brainscape.com/academy/24-tips-for-improving-your-attention-span-focus/
👉 How to Focus While Studying: Tips for Better Concentration https://www.brainscape.com/academy/how-to-focus/
💪 Increase Your Focus & Productivity:
Your attention span is not fixed — with the right study tools and learning strategies, you can focus longer, get distracted less, and remember more. Try https://www.brainscape.com today to supercharge your study sessions!
#StudyTips #ImproveFocus #Brainscape #AttentionSpan #ProductivityHacks #HowToStudy

📚🧠 Brainscape is the leading adaptive flashcard app that uses the power of cognitive science and spaced repetition to help you study faster and remember information longer. Whether you’re preparing for exams, learning a new language, or just trying to improve your memory, Brainscape gives you smarter study tools to boost your focus and make learning more effective.

Join millions of students, teachers, and professionals using Brainscape to study smarter, not harder — anytime, anywhere, on any device.

📚 Check out Brainscape.com for millions of flashcards that have already been created—or create your own for any subject you're learning.
📲 Download our app:
iOS – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567
Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal

  continue reading

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