We're answering one of our TikTok viewer's questions on today's podcast: what to do about attentional issues getting in the way of remembering and understanding.

Let's start with this, our TikTok videos are 9-seconds on average. Yet, to get 9-seconds of our attention these days is a challenge. What does that mean for our long-term relationships?

There are tons of changes that we can make in our life that will nourish healthier attention. In this episode, we dive into one strategy we can use when in conversation with our partner. Tomorrow we'll talk more about the Stress-Reducing Conversation within Gottman's conceptualization.

Tip: Consult with a psychiatric nurse practitioner, physician, or psychiatrist about addressing chronic, long-standing inattention and/or hyperactivity. You can always start a conversation about this with your primary care doctor. 

There is consensus in the field that a stimulant like Adderall or Ritalin can be an effective tool in addressing attentional issues that begin in childhood. In adulthood and in long-term relationships, options continue to exist and all are encouraged to consult with local mental health professionals about those options.

Subscribe and share with a friend: https://abetterlove.buzzsprout.com/

Follow us @abetterloveproject on TikTok and Instagram for daily science-based relationship advice.

Support the show