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[–] 23 points 2 days ago (11 children)

You can improve your attention span. It just takes putting effort into it.

Some things that will help:

  1. Stop watching short-form content. Ban yourself from Instagram, Tiktok, and Shorts/Reels on any site.
  2. Drop off social media as much as possible - check it once a day, for a max of 15 minutes.
  3. Start reading a book for at least 1 hour at least 3 times a week.
  4. Read at least one non-fiction book for every 3 fiction books you read.
  5. Pick up a hobby that requires dedicated focus and practice. Spend your free time doing that instead of doomscrolling.
  6. Spend 30 minutes a week in a quiet space, meditating.
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  • [–] 1 point 22 hours ago (2 children)

    I've done all of these things. But damnit step 4 is the hardest one. I have been trying to finish this book on Chinggis Khan but in struggling.

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  • [–] 2 points 17 hours ago (1 child)

    You aren't obligated to finish every book you start. It's okay to rage-quit in the middle sometimes. Some books are just written terribly or the subject just isn't as interesting as we first thought. You can always come back to it later or try someone else's take on the subject.

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  • [–] 9 points 2 days ago (7 children)

    Everything on this list is great advice, but non fiction books make me want to kill myself. I've found one tolerable non fiction. God help me if I ever have to read a biography or self help book again.

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  • [–] 2 points 21 hours ago

    non fiction books make me want to kill myself

    I usually feel the same. A few notable exceptions I have found:

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  • [–] 4 points 1 day ago (3 children)

    There are more non fiction genres than biographies and self-help

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  • [–] 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

    Yes, but those are my two least favorite.

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