Observe your thoughts like water rushing over a waterfall. Watch them as they splash in the river below and flow downstream.
—Calm App Reflection
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What is your average attention span? How many minutes or even seconds can you maintain your ability to concentrate and remain focused on a specific activity or train of thought?
When was the last time you saw a waterfall? Beyond the water cascading over the edge, how often did you follow it long enough to see the splash below? For many of us, our focus stops there, and our attention reverts back to where the action is.
EXERCISE:
How often do you find yourself distracted and pulled away from people and things that require prolonged attention and focus?
How can you exercise and practice extending your attention to build and strengthen your mental muscles?
