harder to do as you get older, so you might want to start practicing early. You will need

Healthy breakfast Meditation Reading material Yoga Self-hypnosis and mantra. Step 1. Eat

well in the morning to raise your supply of sugar, carbohydrates, and proteins, which

sharpen focus and energy during the day. Make sure it’s healthy stuff. Studies show that

colorings, sweeteners, and preservatives compromise attention and concentration. Step 2. Meditate

regularly to improve attention. Studies indicate that meditation improves the ability to retain

and respond to stimuli. Step 3. Read daily. Shut out noise and commotion and get interested

in subjects that excite you. Keep to a weekly diet of reading. Step 4. Do slow movement

exercise, like yoga, to help focus and direct energy. Step 5. Double your attention span

by self-hypnosis: Act as if you are capable and confident and your brain will prepare

itself to record information. Step 6. Cut down on your internet use. The repetitive

and rapid-fire changing of subjects and stimuli conditions the brain to shorten the attention

span. Step 7. Program your unconscious by repeating a mantra such as "I am making my

attention span better every day" several times a day and before bed. Memorize it; believe

it. Did you know The average attention span is 15 to 20 minutes.