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Focus & Attention
Mindfulness Improves Attention, Review Finds 

We often hear about gaining greater focus through mindfulness practice. A new research review sheds light on some of the nuances regarding how improvements in attention are measured. Read More 

  • B Grace Bullock PhD
  • September 30, 2021
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Focus & Attention
How Your Brain Falls for the Wrong Ideas 

Our own cognitive biases, combined with a fast-paced chaotic environment, wear down our ability to discern false narratives from facts. Amishi Jha explains the science on how to shift away from divisiveness and boost your brain’s resilience. Read More 

  • Amishi Jha
  • July 8, 2021
The Brain Science of Attention and Overwhelm
Focus & Attention
The Brain Science of Attention and Overwhelm 

We’re living in Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous times. Neuroscientist Amishi Jha explains ten ways your brain reacts—and how mindfulness can help you survive, and even thrive. Read More 

  • Amishi Jha
  • November 5, 2020
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Focus & Attention
11 Ways to Finally Stop Procrastinating 

The urge to put off daunting tasks can be difficult to overcome. In this 13-minute video from Big Think, author and podcaster Tim Ferriss shares a few easy ways to spark productivity and stop procrastination in its tracks. Read More 

  • Kylee Ross
  • September 11, 2020
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