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How To Overcome Lack Of Concentration Problem?

I feel like I'm developing an attention problem. I am 19, and ever since I was 18, I have noticed that I have some trouble paying attention to thing. Now, whether I am working or writing my stories, I find myself easily distracted or overlooking small details, forgetting some things, or daydreaming while doing things~ While "daydreaming", I feel like I'm on "autopilot".
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns.

I went through your details. At the ge of 19, the attention span of any average person is just 15 minutes and then brain starts wandering. If the task at hand is so boring, the attention span reduces and may come down even to a minute. You shall never loose your concentration when you watch an interesting movie, and that is evidence for your attention span. If the task is interesting, attention span may go high. Therefore, you should learn to make the task interesting.

If you consider my help, Please post a direct query with every details. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques to practice.I assure good relief.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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How To Overcome Lack Of Concentration Problem?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns. I went through your details. At the ge of 19, the attention span of any average person is just 15 minutes and then brain starts wandering. If the task at hand is so boring, the attention span reduces and may come down even to a minute. You shall never loose your concentration when you watch an interesting movie, and that is evidence for your attention span. If the task is interesting, attention span may go high. Therefore, you should learn to make the task interesting. If you consider my help, Please post a direct query with every details. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques to practice.I assure good relief. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.