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hi everyone and welcome back to another

episode of English dialogue podcast I

Mike and I'm Emma today we're talking

about a topic that affects almost all of

us in this digital age social media and

its impact on our concentration

do you think social media is causing

people to have poor

concentration that's a big question Emma

there's no denying that social media has

changed the way we interact consume

information and even think but the big

concern is whether these changes are

making it harder for us to focus and

concentrate definitely Mike let's face

it most of us are guilty of constantly

checking our phones we're scrolling

through Instagram

checking Facebook notifications or

watching Tik Tok videos it's become

almost second nature but what is this

constant interaction doing to our

attention span you're right there's

research showing that our attention span

is

shrinking some studies even suggest that

our average attention span is now

shorter than that of a goldfish and a

lot of people point the finger at social

media for this

decline that's a shocking comp

comparison Mike social media platforms

are designed to be addictive they use

algorithms to keep us engaged showing us

content that we like and that keeps us

scrolling it's a NeverEnding cycle of

instant

gratification we get likes comments and

notifications that release dopamine in

our brains making us crave

more exactly Emma that dopamine Rush can

be very addictive it makes us want to

keep keep checking our phones even when

we're supposed to be doing something

else over time this constant distraction

makes it harder for us to focus on tasks

that require longer attention spans like

reading a book working on a project or

even having a face-to-face

conversation that's so true Mike I've

noticed it myself sometimes I find it

hard to sit through a long article or

focus on a movie without reaching for my

phone it's almost like our brain are

being trained to look for

distractions and that's not just

anecdotal research has shown that

frequent use of social media can lead to

changes in brain structure particularly

in areas related to attention and memory

this means that over time heavy social

media users might find it more difficult

to focus and retain information that's

concerning and let's not forget about

the impact on Mental Health constant

exposure to social media can lead to

anxiety and stress especially when we're

bombarded with information and feel the

need to keep up with everything this

constant state of alertness can make it

even harder to concentrate absolutely

Emma the fear of missing out or fomo is

a real thing people feel pressured to

stay updated with the latest trends news

and posts from friends this pressure can

lead to Stress and Anxiety

making it even more challenging to focus

on other important aspects of life and

then there's the issue of

multitasking social media encourages us

to multitask we're often watching TV

while scrolling through our phones or

working while checking

notifications but research shows that

multitasking can actually reduce

productivity and make us less efficient

exactly when we multitask our brain has

to switch between tasks which takes time

and energy this can lead to mistakes

slower work and even burnout it's ironic

because we think we're being more

productive by doing multiple things at

once but in reality we're just reducing

our ability to concentrate

effectively that's a good point Mike

social media also affects our sleep

patterns which in turn impacts our

concentration many people use their

phones before bed scrolling through

social media which exposes them to Blue

light this can interfere with our sleep

making it harder to concentrate the next

day that's right Emma sleep is essential

for cognitive functions including memory

and attention poor sleep can lead to

poor

concentration the habit of checking our

phones late at night or even during the

night if we get a notification is

disrupting our sleep and impacting our

ability to focus during the day but Mike

to be fair social media isn't all bad it

has its benefits like connecting us with

friends and family providing information

and even offering educational content

the problem arises when we don't manage

our usage

effectively that's a good point Emma

it's about how we use social media not

just the fact that we use it if we're

Mindful and set boundaries we can enjoy

the benefits without letting it take

over our attention and

concentration so what can people do to

improve their concentration and reduce

the negative impact of social media one

effective strategy is setting specific

times for social media use instead of

constantly checking your phone you could

designate certain times of the day for

browsing and stick to those

times that's a great idea

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Emma all right now now let's dive into

some vocabulary that's really useful one

concentration meaning the ability to

focus one's attention or mental effort

on a particular task or activity without

being

distracted example he turned off his

phone to improve his concentration while

studying for the exam two

non-essential meaning not absolutely

necessary not required or crucial for a

particular task or situation

example during the budget cuts the

company decided to eliminate

non-essential expenses like office

parties three set boundaries meaning

establishing limits or guidelines to

protect one's personal space time and

well-being example it's important to set

boundaries with work to ensure you have

time for relaxation and personal

interests four fomo fear of missing out

meaning anxiety that one might miss

exciting or interesting events or

opportunities often fueled by social

media example her fomo made her check

her phone constantly to see what her

friends were doing five

multitasking meaning performing multiple

tasks or activities simultaneously

trying to do more than one thing at

once example while multitasking might

seem efficient it often leads to

mistakes and lower quality of work okay

another tip is to turn off non-essential

notifications constant alerts can be a

major source of distraction by turning

off notifications you can reduce the

urge to check your phone and stay

focused on the task at hand and it might

be helpful to have Tech free zones or

times for example no phones at the

dinner table or no screens an hour

before bed this can help create a

healthy balance and Ensure that social

media doesn't interfere with important

moments or rest time I like that it's

all about creating habits that promote

focus and concentration reading a book

going for a walk or engaging in a hobby

without screens can help reset your

attention span and improve your ability

to concentrate and let's not forget

about mindfulness techniques practices

like meditation can train your brain to

focus better even just a few minutes of

mindfulness each day can make a big

difference in how you manage

distractions absolutely Emma it's about

being intentional with our time and

attention social media can be a great

tool but we need to use it wisely

otherwise it risks becoming a major

distraction that affects our

concentration and overall well-being I

couldn't agree more Mike to our

listeners remember that while social

media is a big part of our lives

it's important to take control of how we

use it be mindful of your screen time

set boundaries and make time for

activities that help you focus and relax

well said Emma Mike Mike we need those

breakes to reset so while social media

isn't going anywhere we have to be

mindful of how it affects our focus and

well-being it's all about finding

balance and taking control of our habits

exactly so to all our listeners out

there take a moment to reflect on your

own social media habits are they helping

you or are they making it harder for you

to focus on what really

matters that's a great challenge Mike

and remember it's okay to unplug every

now and then social media will still be

there when you're ready but your focus

and mental health need to be

prioritized everyone before wrap up

let's go over some key vocabul

that's really

useful six distraction meaning something

that diverts attention away from the

task at hand a disturbance that

interrupts Focus example the noise from

the construction site was a major

distraction while he was trying to write

his report seven designate meaning to

officially assign a particular role

purpose or place for something or

someone example the manager designated a

corner of the office as a quiet space

for employees to work without

interruptions eight dopamine meaning a

neurotransmitter in the brain that plays

a key role in pleasure reward and

motivation example activities like

exercising or listening to music can

boost dopamine levels making you feel

happier and more

motivated nine addictive meaning capable

of causing a strong habit or dependence

difficult to stop once started example

social media can be addictive with users

spending hours scrolling through feeds

even when they intend to stop 10

mindfulness meaning the practice of

being aware and present in the moment

without judgment focusing one's

attention on the current experience

example mindfulness meditation can help

reduce stress and improve improve

concentration by encouraging people to

focus on their breathing and bodily

Sensations well said Emma we hope this

conversation has given you some food for

thought about how social media affects

concentration and what you can do to

manage it if you've got any tips or

personal experiences to share feel free

to reach out to us yes we'd love to hear

from you and if you enjoyed today's

episode don't forget to subscribe and

share it with your friends let's keep

the conversation going about social

media and how we can use it in a

healthier way until next time everyone

take care stay Mindful and remember to

take some screen-free time for yourself

bye for now and don't forget to protect

your focus

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
concentration /ˌkɒn.sənˈtreɪ.ʃən/ B1	noun - the ability to focus one's attention on a task
distraction /dɪˈstræk.ʃən/ A2	noun - something that diverts attention away from a task
addictive /əˈdɪk.tɪv/ B1	adjective - causing a strong habit or dependence
dopamine /ˈdoʊ.pə.miːn/ B2	noun - a neurotransmitter related to pleasure and reward
multitasking /ˌmʌl.tiˈtæsk.ɪŋ/ B1	noun - performing multiple tasks simultaneously
mindfulness /ˈmaɪnd.fəl.nəs/ B2	noun - the practice of being aware and present in the moment
notification /ˌnoʊ.tə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ A2	noun - a message or signal that informs about an event
boundaries /ˈbɑʊn.də.riz/ B1	noun - limits or guidelines to protect personal space and time
designate /ˈdez.ɪɡ.neɪt/ B2	verb - to officially assign a role or purpose
gratification /ˌɡræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ B2	noun - the pleasure or satisfaction from an action
anxiety /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ B1	noun - a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease
productivity /ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ B1	noun - the rate at which work is completed
interference /ˌɪn.tərˈfɪr.əns/ B2	noun - the act of disrupting or disturbing something
crave /kreɪv/ B1	verb - to have a strong desire for something
instant /ˈɪn.stənt/ A2	adjective - happening or done immediately