Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention | Psychology Professor, Dr. Amishi Jha
Oct 20, 2021
Dr. Amishi Jha, a psychology professor at the University of Miami and author of Peak Mind, dives deep into the intricacies of attention and mindfulness. She discusses how to train your brain for better focus and the differences between concentration and attention. Jha shares insights on how stress can degrade performance and explores the biological foundations of attention. With metaphors like flashlights and floodlights, she illustrates how our personal goals influence our perception. Practical strategies to enhance focus, especially under stress, are also highlighted.
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Neuroplasticity in Action
- Amishi Jha witnessed neuroplasticity in a brain injury unit.
- A patient visualized and rehearsed movements, regaining control of a wheelchair.
Attention, Focus, and Concentration
- Attention is a broad category encompassing focus and concentration.
- Focus, like a flashlight, highlights specific information, while concentration sustains it.
Two Attention Systems
- Attention evolved to solve the brain's information overload problem.
- It involves two systems: a focusing 'flashlight' and a broad, receptive 'floodlight'.
