TLDR;
Amy Wang discusses how to improve your attention span, highlighting its importance for academic and life success. She stresses the need to take accountability for your reactions to technology and introduces eight practical habits to transform your brain and increase focus. These habits range from managing digital distractions and multitasking to cultivating curiosity and engaging with long-form content. The video encourages viewers to be present in their lives and commit to regaining control over their attention.
- Taking accountability for your reactions to technology.
- Eight practical habits to transform your brain and increase focus.
- Cultivating curiosity and engaging with long-form content.
Fixing this will change your LIFE [0:00]
The video addresses the challenge of maintaining attention spans in a world filled with distractions. It highlights that a shorter attention span can negatively impact academic performance, information retention, and the ability to connect ideas. Amy stresses that improving your attention span is crucial for efficiency, effectiveness, and overall intelligence. She challenges viewers to commit to improving their focus to reach their full potential.
Golden mindset [1:47]
Amy discusses the importance of shifting your mindset regarding technology and attention spans. Instead of blaming technology, you should take accountability for your reactions to it. Technology is designed to improve life, and you have the power to control how you respond to stimuli like notifications. By taking control, you can regain your focus and enhance your cognitive abilities.
8 habits that will transform your brain [3:02]
Amy introduces eight habits to improve your attention span. Firstly, close dynamic tabs like email and messenger to avoid distractions. Secondly, minimise multitasking and focus on one task at a time. Thirdly, create no-phone zones in areas like the bathroom, bedroom, and dinner table. Fourthly, when distractions arise, write them down and address them later. Fifthly, automate work or school hours on your phone using focus modes. Sixthly, cultivate curiosity during wait times instead of immediately reaching for your phone. Seventhly, consume long-form content like podcasts and books to train your focus. Finally, consume content to absorb information deeply rather than skimming.
Don’t miss out on the life you could have [11:27]
Having a short attention span can prevent you from fully experiencing life's moments. To live a great life and reach your potential, you need to be fully present in whatever you are doing. The great things in life are deep and require focus. Amy encourages viewers to identify what is important to them and commit to being fully present for those moments. She advises starting with one or two habits from the list to make gradual changes.
Application mini-vlog 1 [13:42]
Amy shares an update on her application process for a graduate program. She acknowledges the low acceptance rate but commits to giving her best effort. She plans to share updates on her progress and mental state throughout the application period. She also discusses her initial steps, such as researching application requirements and reviewing sample essays, and mentions creating a Notion page to organise her thoughts and deadlines.