The Live Better Project: I Forgot What It Felt Like to Be Present + My Attention Span Is Coming Back!

August 6th, 2026: In this episode of The Live Better Project, I'm sharing one of the biggest changes I've noticed since I stopped mindlessly scrolling social media: my attention span is coming back.

For years, I couldn't watch a TV show without checking my phone, read a book during the day without getting distracted, or simply enjoy a moment without wondering if I should be filming it for social media. Even conversations were constantly interrupted by notifications or the urge to check my phone.

But after just a few weeks of intentionally putting my phone down for longer periods of time, something surprising happened.

I can sit through an entire episode of Big Brother without reaching for my phone. I can read in the middle of the day. I can have uninterrupted conversations. I can enjoy experiences without feeling like every moment needs to become content.

It's not perfect, but the difference has been shocking.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How mindless scrolling changed my ability to focus
• Why every moment doesn't need to become content
• The surprising speed at which attention can recover
• Why being present feels so much more fulfilling than documenting everything
• Small habits that helped me spend less time on my phone

If you've ever wondered where your attention span went, this episode is for you.

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