How you can learn to regain your focus and practice paying attention, according to Yahoo Scout. The company is using AI to generate key points from this article, which may not always match what’s in the article. The main cause of our shortened attention spans is the changing media landscape, such as social media and smartphone usage. Coach and author Cordula Nussbaum suggests that we have forgotten how to focus and concentrate for any length of time. Instead of demonizing technology in general, Nussba suggests that it's better to use it sensibly and purposefully. She suggests setting aside spaces and times without screens and keeping it out of sight.