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How to Pay Better Attention, With Neuroscientist Dr. Amishi Jha

The Upgrade by Lifehacker

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What Does Attention Do for People?

mindfulness is a form of meditation that involves paying attention to your body and mind. The more people practise, the better they are able to focus on their own thoughts - even if it's just for 12 minutes at a time. It can also help with other cognitive functions such as learning new information or regulating our emotions. Research has been published in journals like 'The Journal of Mindfulness', which was written by Dr Jordan Weisz last year. For confidential support call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-TALK (8255), visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or see www.samaritans.org/. In the U.

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