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.
The Space In Between
Focus & Attention
Paying Attention to the Space In Between 

Focused attention isn’t always a matter of life or death—but when we can bring exactly what we’re experiencing into focus, we might surprise ourselves with what’s revealed. Read More 

  • Stephanie Domet
  • February 14, 2023
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Focus & Attention
How to Reclaim Your Brain From Big Tech 

From online gaming to scrolling Facebook, we know that overusing technology can be addictive. But in a tech-immersed world, it’s often hard to know what to do about it. Here’s how you can use mindfulness to pause, pay attention, and align your tech use with your values. Read More 

  • Erica B. Marcus
  • December 12, 2022
How to Meditate
Focus & Attention
How to Meditate 

When we meditate, we inject far-reaching and long-lasting benefits into our lives: We lower our stress levels, we get to know our pain, we connect better, we improve our focus, and we're kinder to ourselves. Let us walk you through the basics in our new mindful guide on how to meditate. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • November 14, 2022
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