How To Improve Your Attention Span By 50%

Maybe you are a student who needs to study for a test?  Or you have licensing requirements to meet for work?  Time is short and you need to pay attention.  This one’s for you!

Kuo et al. (2018), in the journal, Frontiers in Psychology, found that simply learning outside in nature can double your attention span.

For the study, teachers held classes indoors and outdoors.  Attention was determined by how often teachers had to tell children to sit down and refocus.  Results showed that the outdoor group showed 50% better attention when compared to the indoor group.

Wondering if this will work for adults?  Or skeptical that this is a one-time result? There are numerous studies with adults which have found that parks, trees, and wildlife can all improve attention.

Take Home Message

If you need to focus, get in nature. We’re lucky to live in an area where it is abundant and quick to access. If you don’t have enough time to get deep into nature, head to the nearest park. Just remember to dress like a northerner!