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Improving Focus and Fixing Your Attention Span

Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

CHAPTER

Enhancing Focus Through Self-Compassion

This chapter explores innovative methods for improving focus by first adopting a wide perspective before honing in on specific tasks. The speakers advocate for using self-compassion rather than self-criticism to reset attention mechanisms, emphasizing the balance between motivation and nurturing. They discuss how personal learning styles and emotional factors influence concentration, providing strategies to enhance clarity and engagement amidst distractions.

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