Focus & Attention

Distraction is the default setting for most of us. These articles and practices help you train your attention, stay present with what matters, and work with a wandering mind instead of fighting it.
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Focus & Attention
5 Ways to Fight Fake News 

Filter bubbles and fake news exist because all of us tend to ignore facts and stick to our own social enclaves online. To heal the division in America, we must fix one of our most important methods of gathering and sharing information: the internet. Read More 

  • Sam Littlefair
  • March 14, 2017
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How Practice Affects Our Brains 

From the greatest musicians and athletes to rookie meditators, practice helps us get better, and more confident. But how? This short animation delves into the research behind effectively training the brain.  Read More 

  • Stephany Tlalka
  • March 3, 2017
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How To Let Go of Ego 

When we can find ways to slip free of our ego, we enter a “flow state” where time and judgment don’t matter and joy overtakes us. Read More 

  • Judson Brewer
  • February 8, 2017
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A 20-Minute Body Scan to Cultivate Attention 

Tuning in to the body gives us a chance to notice where we need to make changes—it's an opportunity to practice responsiveness. Wind down from a busy day with this guided meditation from Mark Bertin, MD. Read More 

  • Mark Bertin
  • January 12, 2017
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How to Notice, Shift, and Rewire Your Brain 

A simple mindfulness strategy for mastering the habit of becoming more present to each moment and, as a result, experiencing greater focus, productivity, and life satisfaction. Read More 

  • Eric Langshur
  • December 12, 2016
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Is Boredom All Bad? 

When your mind spins and your body itches to do something, anything, what’s really going on? Meditation is a great way to find out. Read More 

  • Ed Halliwell
  • December 7, 2016
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