Is having a short attention span bad?

Olivardia says it can be. So, he describes the disadvantages of having a short attention span, they are:

• Decreased executive functioning
• Decreased ability to absorb and process information
• Poor working memory
• Problems with decision-making
• Problems with organization
• Problems with time management
• Difficulty carrying out longer-term projects
• Difficulty with emotional regulation

Those lists can lead to another problem such as your social relationship getting weak, getting difficult at school or work and you may also struggle to enjoy the moment of the activities or events.