Dr. Zelana Montminy

Dr. Zelana Montminy, a behavioral scientist and author, discusses how distractions derail our focus and offers strategies to reclaim attention and enhance productivity. She highlights the negative effects of phones and divided attention on mental health. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, delves into the importance of emotional granularity and the power of regulating emotions for better relationships and decision-making. Together, they provide tools to combat distraction and improve emotional well-being.

Zelana Montminy, a behavioral scientist and author of 'Finding Focus,' shares insights on reclaiming our attention in a distracted world. She explains that real focus isn't about willpower, but rather creating the right conditions, likening it to shaking a snow globe. Zelana highlights how we often use our phones to escape discomfort and emphasizes the importance of embracing those feelings. She introduces practices to help reconnect with clarity and discusses how slowing down can surface unresolved grief, ultimately leading to a gentler rhythm of attention.

Dr. Zelana Montminy, a behavioral scientist and clinical psychologist, dives into the attention crisis caused by modern distractions. She reveals that our 'addiction' is often a response to discomfort, not the devices themselves. Learn about the 23-minute cost of task-switching to our brain and how monotasking can restore clarity. Discover the power of boredom as a tool for creativity and emotional regulation, and gain practical tips on reclaiming focus with simple lifestyle adjustments. Banish notifications and embrace mindfulness!