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Productivity <br />Mental, or cognitive fatigue can occur following periods of intense <br />concentration or directed attention. Symptoms of cognitive fatigue <br />include: irritability, lack of concentration, inability to solve problems, <br />and increased likelihood of making mistakes or causing accidents. <br />Working adults and students alike are prone to cognitive fatigue as <br />there is an increased demand for their concentration for long periods, <br />often without frequent breaks or a changes in scenery. This is especially <br />true at a time where Americans generally tend be overworked . We have <br />more structured activities and tasks that extend far past the end of our <br />workdays. <br />More than 80% of the United States population now lives in developed <br />cities and towns (cite all of previous). Not long ago, a majority of <br />Americans lived in rural communities where work and learning were <br />activity based, and often associated with the land. Agriculture used to <br />be a common occupation for Americans, whereas now only 1.3% of <br />the population farms for their livelihood (USDA). Even as one of the top <br />agricultural states, Minnesota is no exception. Overall trends categorize <br />this area in unique period of history where it is easier and easier to <br />become disconnected with nature. <br />32 I CITY OF RAMSEY PARK SYSTEM PLAN <br />