Why It Is Getting Harder to Focus Every Day

It's getting harder to focus every day

I am struggling to maintain focus as distractions from social media, workplace culture, and LLMs fragment my attention. What was once intentional deep work has been replaced by constant context switching and the urge to avoid boredom. I am trying to reclaim my ability to concentrate by setting timers, limiting digital tools, and returning to analog activities like gardening and reading.

It feels like my brain finds a way to do something else and avoid painful situations like boredom or hard work.

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2026-07-24