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

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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