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This Is How to Regain Focus in Life

Discover Practical Strategies to Improve Concentration and Achieve Your Goals

Philip A. Christensen
4 min readSep 13, 2024
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Are We Still in Control of Our Attention in the Digital Age?

We all have a mind. It’s too bad we don’t always know how to use it to its full capacity, especially when managing our attention. Have you ever considered how much energy and resources are spent to capture your attention? Advanced technology and massive databases are dedicated exclusively to this goal!

We live in an era where specialists are paid, and huge sums are invested to capture as much of our attention as possible. This shows us how valuable our ability to control our attention has become.

The Fear of Being Alone with Our Thoughts

Many of us are scared by the idea of being alone with our thoughts. Usually, these thoughts tend to be negative and reflect anxiety. We seem to be built that way. The goal was to notice threats and ensure survival.

Facing reality back then meant staying vigilant and ready to act. But today’s threats are the stories we tell ourselves: negative thoughts.

Negative thinking makes you feel sad about the world, about yourself, and about the future. It contributes to low self-esteem. It makes you feel like you’re not…

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Philip A. Christensen
Philip A. Christensen

Written by Philip A. Christensen

Author and coach, I write for ambitious solopreneurs, creative freelancers, and overwhelmed leaders who want to know how to deal with their self-sabotage.

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