Back to Framework Library

Framework 02 · Human Decision Lab™

Attention Health Framework™

Most conversations about focus stop at one dimension. The Attention Health Framework™ maps eight distinct cognitive capacities that together constitute a complete picture of attentional wellbeing. The Attention Health Assessment™ scores you across all eight — revealing not just how well you focus, but where your system is specifically breaking down.

01Sustained Focus

The ability to maintain concentrated attention on a single task over time without mind-wandering or distraction.

02Cognitive Filtering

The capacity to suppress irrelevant stimuli and selectively attend to what matters — resisting the pull of distraction.

03Mental Energy

The raw fuel for cognitive work — influenced by sleep quality, nutrition, stress load, and physical activity.

04Task Initiation

The ability to begin meaningful work without avoidance, procrastination, or compulsive task-switching.

05Working Memory

The capacity to hold and manipulate information in mind while thinking — essential for reasoning, planning, and decision-making.

06Cognitive Flexibility

The ability to shift between contexts and modes of thinking without excessive switching cost or mental rigidity.

07Impulse Control

The capacity to resist immediate gratification and override habitual responses in favor of intentional behavior.

08Recovery Capacity

The speed and completeness with which cognitive resources are restored after periods of demanding mental work.

Full framework documentation coming soon.

Take the Assessment