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Pro Plus: BRITS’ ABILITY TO CONCENTRATE HAS PLUMMETED SINCE PANDEMIC
1 in 10 Workers in Trouble with Their Boss Due to Lack of Focus
Brits are finding it harder than ever to pay attention with two in five
(41%) admitting their ability to concentrate has significantly worsened
since the pandemic, reveals new research from energy and focus brand
Pro Plus®.
Lockdown may be a distant memory, but it has left a severe inability
to focus in its wake. Many adults say they are unable to keep their
attention on a single task and this is significantly impacting their work
and home life.
The deterioration in concentration levels has not gone unnoticed by our
bosses, with more than 1 in 10 (13%) people reporting they have been
reprimanded for it. This number increases to 1 in 5 (21%) adults whose
family members have commented on their lack of focus.
The Pro Plus® research reveals that levels of focus vary throughout
the week and indicates that we should schedule important jobs for
Monday mornings; Brits feel their sharpest between 9am to 12pm on
Mondays. Concentration levels dip on Tuesdays and Thursdays, followed
by a burst of productivity on Fridays.
The survey also shows that:
• Meetings longer than 30 minutes see us quickly lose focus
• Even during enjoyable activities, like watching films, concentration
drops after 59 minutes
• Lack of sleep is a leading cause of focus failure, with nearly half (49%)
of women suffering from tiredness compared to just over a quarter
(27%) of men
• Working in education is one of the most exhausting industries, with
half (50%) of teachers feeling the effects of tiredness
Commenting on the deprivation of focus, neuroscientist and author of
Sort Your Brain Out, Dr Jack Lewis says:
“Today’s world is full of distractions, making staying focused on the
task at hand harder than ever. Undoubtedly, our growing dependence
on technology has contributed to the decline of our attention spans,
but the past few years have also had a subtle yet significant effect on
our cognitive abilities.
According to Pro Plus®’s survey, getting a good night’s sleep is a
priority with 32% attributing lack of focus to poor sleep, but focus is
also affected by boredom (20%), noisy spaces (16%) and hunger (15%).
Sustaining focus can, in fact, be a skill, so understanding what affects
you personally can help you overcome the obstacles in concentration.
Try taking note of what you’re feeling or what is going on around you
when you tend to lose focus to help you find your triggers.”
Claire Campbell, Pro Plus® Senior Brand Manager, adds:
“Our research shows that 3 in 4 Brits suffer from low concentration
and it’s affecting our work, home and social lives. We’re seeing a
‘distraction epidemic’ and this has driven Pro Plus® to investigate the
impact of poor attention levels on our lives, and to explore ways to
help the nation find its focus.”
Pro Plus® Ultra contains a blend of performance enhancing ingredients;
from slow-release caffeine for long-lasting concentration, to B vitamins
for reducing tiredness and fatigue, and stress-relieving adaptogenic
benefits of ashwagandha. Available on Amazon and in supermarkets
and pharmacies nationwide.
Find out more 02921 680068 • e-mail admin@lawrand.com
Source: www.proplus.co.uk
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June
2023
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