3.1 Why is it so difficult to concentrate?

We can find it hard to concentrate because there are so many thoughts occupying our minds. Distractions are rife nowadays. We have become so used to attending immediately to these distractions – such as text messages, social media and app notifications – that we’ve worn down our attention spans. In this digital age, there are so many competing demands for our attention that it’s become increasingly difficult to focus our thoughts.