Attention Recovery
How long focus takes to return after an interruption, and what a day of them costs.
Twenty-four interruptions across four hours costs 48 minutes to recovery alone — 20% of the period — leaving 192 effective focused minutes from 240.
Attention Recovery
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Frequently asked
Is the Attention Recovery free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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