I mprove Y our A ttention S pan
And Transform Your Li fe! Since the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world last year, many things have gotten shorter, like school days and our patience. But perhaps the main thing that’s grown shorter for all of us is our attention spans.
Second, give the Pomodoro method a try. Named after a tomato-shaped timer that its creator used, the Pomodoro method has gained a lot of attention over the years as a brain workout, and it’s a great way to slowly expand your attention span while accomplishing tasks. To get started, think of a small task. Then, set a timer to 25 minutes (or longer, if your attention span will allow). Work on your task for 25 minutes straight. Then, take a five-minute break. After the break, repeat the process. After four rounds, take a break of 15–20 minutes. Congratulations, you’ve used the Pomodoro method, which you can repeat as many times as you want. It’s very handy for getting your tasks finished in a flash, despite any attention span issues! Third, meditate, work out, or adopt new educational interests. Anything that keeps your brain, body, and spirit engaged can help you learn how to focus better. There’s plenty of research that shows the benefits of meditation and exercise to your focus — the trick is exploration. Not every form of meditation, exercise routine, or hobby will work for you, so don’t give up right away! Stay curious and keep exploring. We’re living in a technological age where we can learn almost anything and reach almost anyone at the tap of a button, so we have to learn how to create opportunities for ourselves. We hope these tips help you get started
In 2019, researchers from the Technical University of Denmark reported that our collective attention span is indeed narrowing — and it may be because we’re bombarded with tons of information that we don’t want to “miss out” on, whether we’re scrolling through Facebook or finding new videos on YouTube.
Unfortunately, a poor attention span can affect us in many ways. It may impact our performance at school or work or cause communication difficulties in relationships. It may even result in poor health related to self-neglect and an inability to practice healthy habits.
How do you fix it? Is it even possible to improve your attention span? Yes, you can! But it will take time. Here are a few ways you can get started.
First, accept that you may make yourself a little mentally uncomfortable while expanding your attention span. It simply won’t feel natural to focus on a single task for a longer period of time than normal, but, with a routine, it’ll get more comfortable as time goes on.
M eet K aren P erez A Paralegal Breaking Through Language Barr iers
This March marks the three-year anniversary of Karen Perez. When she first joined us, Karen took a position as receptionist before moving to client care coordinator and junior paralegal. Today, Karen works full time as a paralegal, guiding families toward a better future. Karen admits that her interest in the legal field wasn’t very strong at first. However, as she worked more at our firm, she soon realized she was suited for the work. Throughout her life, Karen has loved working with people and helping them in any way she can, and this career helps her accomplish that. “I love feeling helpful,” Karen says. “And that’s something we certainly do in this office and in this field. I’m very close to my family and hold them close to my heart. Working with people who obviously care for their family as well and are trying to figure out the best path for them is really important to me. It tugs at your heart strings and I want to help them.” Since joining our team, Karen feels like she’s found her calling. “It wasn’t something I saw in my career path, but it happened and I’ve fallen in love with it. I don’t see
myself doing anything different now, especially the work I’m doing now at the Manely Firm.”
One of the most meaningful aspects of her work here is assisting our Spanish-speaking clientele. Karen is fluent in Spanish and has been a large help at the firm, as more Spanish-speaking individuals have reached out to us over the years. Being a Spanish-speaking paralegal helped bridge that language barrier between our clients and our team. With a fluent Spanish-speaking attorney, it has made communication smoother, allowing our clients to fully understand our process in a language they understand. As Karen describes, “It’s made our work even more special.” Her love of working with Spanish-speaking individuals affects her life outside of the firm as well. Karen has a degree in nonprofit management and volunteers her time with nonprofits. She volunteers for the Galeo organization, which works to help keep the Latin community up to date with the latest policies. Additionally, for the past six years, Karen has volunteered at Make a Wish Foundation, working with Latino families to help plan their wishes.
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