Attention fatigue
Attention fatigue is tiredness from sustained focus. It can make tasks feel harder and reduce accuracy.
Definition
Long periods of concentration can drain attention resources. Short breaks, movement, and breathing resets help attention recover. Planning focus sprints is more sustainable than long stretches. Support should match energy and context.
Why it matters here
We encourage short focus blocks and rest breaks.
In NeuroBreath you can use this term for…
Common misunderstandings
- Attention fatigue means you are not motivated.
- Only long focus is productive.
Related terms
Citations & review
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Last reviewed
17 Jan 2026
Next review due
16 Jul 2026
Updated
17 Jan 2026
Evidence & sources
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Update history
- 17 Jan 2026contentInitial glossary definition published.
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