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

Nov 15, 2021

37:54

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Pay Attention to Something, Get More Information

04:02

What Does Attention Do for People?

03:45

Are We in a Crisis Moment?

05:02

Introduction

2min

Monotasking

3min

Are We in a Crisis Moment?

5min

Is Multi Tasking a Good Idea?

5min

Pay Attention to Something, Get More Information

4min

I Trust Capital - Investing in Cryptocurrencies Through Your Retirement Account

5min

Mindfulness Base Dress Reduction

3min

What Does Attention Do for People?

4min

The Finder Flashlight Practice

5min

10.

I'm Just About Done With My Christmas Shopping

4min

This week we're learning how to better focus and pay attention with help from neuroscientist Dr. Amishi Jha. Dr. Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami and the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative. She's also the author of Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day. Listen to hear Dr. Jha explain why our minds wander the way that they do, and how we can start to better harness our attention.

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