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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Expert Interviews
How to Turn Down the Background Noise for Better Focus 

Choosing what to focus on and what to leave in the background is one of our greatest gifts. And yet, says bestselling author Daniel Goleman, we squander this power by getting lost in a sea of distractions. Why not learn to train it instead? Read More 

  • Daniel Goleman
  • August 25, 2013
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Books & Reviews
Apps that Challenge 

Here are a few apps that require you to do more than react or repost. Do you use apps like these? Share your challenging app choices. Read More 

  • Stephany Tlalka
  • April 2, 2013
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