I agree I seem to have a smaller attention span for certain things. But, there are other contributing factors. If I want to tune out of everything I usually do

I agree I seem to have a smaller attention span for certain things. But, there are other contributing factors. If I want to tune out of everything I usually do this in the car while I am driving and put some music on. The reason while I work I have a shorter attention span is usually when I am stuck on a task. By distracting myself I can get back to the task relatively quickly. Also, working in my department and helping others is a contributor. On the other hand if I have a firm grasp of what to do and I am sufficiently motivated I can get in the Zone and focus. I agree with the article that our attention spans are shorter due to the over stimulation that society has created through new technology. On the other hand the tasks that we do have also increased in complexity so I think its a yin and yang thing. Due to the fact we have been steadily increasing worker productivity we have created ways to overstimulate ourselves to keep up with that productivity.