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This Is How You Get FOCUSED, Increase Productivity & Concentrate On WHAT MATTERS | Amishi Jha

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Mar 24, 2022
Amishi Jha, a psychology professor at the University of Miami and author of Peak Mind, shares her insights on the art of focus and attention. She explains how wandering minds can aid memory and creativity rather than hinder us. Mindfulness practices are introduced as tools to overcome distractions, promoting emotional resilience and clarity in decision-making. Jha emphasizes the importance of engaging narratives, whether through stories or dreams, in shaping our understanding of reality and enhancing productivity.
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Memory Formation

  • Memories form when specific neuron groups synchronize and strengthen connections.
  • This "firing together, wiring together" process underpins how we recall past events.
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Evolutionary Advantage of Mind-Wandering

  • Mind-wandering, though prevalent, has an evolutionary purpose.
  • It likely supports crucial brain processes like memory consolidation and future planning.
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Memory as a Dynamic Process

  • Human memory isn't a fixed recording but a dynamic, constantly evolving process.
  • Recalling memories modifies them, influenced by present emotions and perspectives.
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