Podcasts about own your attention

Attention and focus may be at the top of every employer's list and every woman's dating requirements. We live in a society that highly values attention and praises anyone who can focus long enough to accomplish the seemingly impossible. Yet, many of us continue to struggle with both. Mindfulness is viewed as something that would be nice but very few are actually mastering the practice of being present and attentive in the here and now. With stress and overwhelm overtaking us at every turn in the day our minds are flooded and vulnerable to digital attacks and sabotage initiated by our own self. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at University of Miami and author of the new book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day. She's joining Lisa to dispel the rumours that improving your attention and meditation skills means that you have to clear your mind. She's calling it out, and giving simple strategies and techniques you can start using before this episode ends. It's time to take back your attention, regain your focus and do it in 3 simple steps. [ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 1-12-22]. SHOW NOTES: Attention | Amishi reveals while attention can be a superpower it is vulnerable too [0:36] Prioritized Info |How attention systems helps to prioritize information into subsystems [5:08] Suppressing Memories | Amishi shares ways to stop thinking about troubled memories [10:46] Floodlight Focus | Information that is not limited but has a broad and receptive range [12:49] Emotional Overwhelm | Strategy to manage emotions and overwhelm from 3rd person [15:32] Hijacked Focus | When we create a simulated reality and are not in the present [20:29] Executive Control | Amishi on the power of your mind's attention being guided by goals [29:51] Overriding Attention | Mindfulness of your attention requires initiating executive control [32:20] Meditation | How mindfulness meditation is about staying present without the extra story [34:34] Becoming Aware | Amishi shares simple exercise to find your attention flashlight [43:05] Wandering Mind | Amishi on why you don't need to clear your mind, redirect instead [49:35] Well Wishing Practice | Deliberately speak to deep care and concern to yourself [52:55] CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Audible: Sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://audible.com/WOI  Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out.  Quince: Check out Quince: https://quince.com/woi LISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:  apple.co/womenofimpact FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we dive deep into the pervasive issue of distraction and its impact on our lives. I start by sharing my own struggles with distraction and how I often fall victim to addictive algorithms. I discuss the importance of taking ownership of our attention and share advice from strangers on minimizing distractions. We explore the three pillars of focus: managing emotions, creating productive environments, and building meaningful connections. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, I guide you on how to take actionable steps to improve your focus and productivity. Join me as we learn how to overcome distractions, face our fears, and live a more intentional life.00:00 Introduction: The Battle with Distraction01:28 Admitting the Problem: Recognizing Addiction01:51 Welcome to the Podcast: You Own Your Attention02:47 Facing Fears: The Key to Mental Health03:15 Advice from Strangers: Overcoming Distraction06:07 Taking Ownership: Emotions, Environment, and Connections06:26 Emotional Connections: The First Pillar11:44 Creating Focused Environments: The Second Pillar16:27 Building Relationships: The Third Pillar20:11 Conclusion: Taking Back Your AttentionBe sure to follow me on Instagram @adamgraggResources:Mistral by Stephan MoccioYou Own Your Attention - Part 1If you found this information helpful, SUBSCRIBE TODAY and you'll receive our Free Video & Workbook Shatterproof Yourself: 7 Small Steps to a Giant Leap in Your Mental Health. Get free content to start your legacy journeyDecide Your Legacy Corporate & Group WorkshopsThanks for listening, be sure to subscribe and leave us a review!Be sure to follow me on Instagram @adamgragg Connect with Decide Your Legacy! Adam Gragg is a Legacy Coach, Blogger, Podcaster, Speaker, & Mental Health Professional for nearly 25 years. Adam's life purpose is helping people & organizations find transformational clarity that propels them forward to face their biggest fears to LIVE & leave their chosen legacy. He's ultra-practical in his approach, convinced that engaging in self-reflective ACTION & practical tools, practiced consistently, WILL transform your life. He specializes in life transitions, career issues, and helping clients overcome anxiety, depression & trauma. Contact Adam HERE. if you're interested in getting started on deciding YOUR legacy.This show contains content, including information provided by guests, that is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to replace or substitute for any professional medical, counseling, therapeutic, financial, legal or other advice.  Decide Your Legacy LLC as well as its affiliates and subsidiaries (including their respective employees, agents and representatives) make no representations or warranties concerning the content and expressly disclaim any and all liability concerning the content including any treatment or action taken by any person following the information offered or provided within or through this show. Be sure to check out Escape Artists Travel and tell them Decide Your Legacy sent you!

Today we are going to spend some intentional time on the critical topic of owning your attention amidst a world full of distractions. I share my personal struggle with getting sucked into my phone and how it can derail an entire day. Today, we outline three key strategies to reclaim focus: starting your day right, ending your day right, and stopping the spiral of distraction by facing underlying fears. I offer practical actions and routines that have worked for me and challenge you to create your own. Your attention is priceless, and taking control of it can transform your life. Join me as we explore the steps to live intentionally and face our biggest fears.00:00 Introduction: The Struggle with Distraction01:22 Owning Your Attention01:29 Meet Your Host: Adam Gragg01:57 Real-Life Distractions: A Coffee Shop Experiment03:08 The Value of Your Attention04:28 Three Keys to Owning Your Attention04:54 Key 1: Start Your Day Off Right10:59 Key 2: End Your Day Right18:32 Key 3: Stop the Spiral of Fear22:20 Conclusion: Take Action and Own Your AttentionBe sure to follow me on Instagram @adamgraggResources:If you found this information helpful, SUBSCRIBE TODAY and you'll receive our Free Video & Workbook Shatterproof Yourself: 7 Small Steps to a Giant Leap in Your Mental Health. Get free content to start your legacy journeyDecide Your Legacy Corporate & Group WorkshopsThanks for listening, be sure to subscribe and leave us a review!Be sure to follow me on Instagram @adamgragg Connect with Decide Your Legacy! Adam Gragg is a Legacy Coach, Blogger, Podcaster, Speaker, & Mental Health Professional for nearly 25 years. Adam's life purpose is helping people & organizations find transformational clarity that propels them forward to face their biggest fears to LIVE & leave their chosen legacy. He's ultra-practical in his approach, convinced that engaging in self-reflective ACTION & practical tools, practiced consistently, WILL transform your life. He specializes in life transitions, career issues, and helping clients overcome anxiety, depression & trauma. Contact Adam HERE. if you're interested in getting started on deciding YOUR legacy.This show contains content, including information provided by guests, that is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to replace or substitute for any professional medical, counseling, therapeutic, financial, legal or other advice.  Decide Your Legacy LLC as well as its affiliates and subsidiaries (including their respective employees, agents and representatives) make no representations or warranties concerning the content and expressly disclaim any and all liability concerning the content including any treatment or action taken by any person following the information offered or provided within or through this show. Be sure to check out Escape Artists Travel and tell them Decide Your Legacy sent you!

Dr. Amishi Jha joins Joe to discuss her book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day . Amishi sheds light on the complexities of the brain's attention system to help us understand how we can navigate and enhance our focus in stressful and demanding jobs. In this episode Joe and Amishi discuss: How our attention shapes everything from emotions to relationships Challenges in maintaining attention in an information-saturated ageHow the attention system works The vulnerability of attention to stress and its impact on performanceInsights into memory and emotional regulation How mindfulness training helps strengthens our attention system A practical approach to mindfulness training for enhancing attention Whether you're struggling to stay present, looking to enhance your memory, or seeking solace in the whirlwind of the digital age, this episode promises to turn the light of your attention onto pathways that could lead to a calmer, more focused state of being. Learn more about Amishi's research in military cohorts here.Dr. Amishi Jha, PhD is Director of Contemplative Neuroscience and Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami. Prior to her current post, she was an Assistant Professor at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania.She received her B.S in Biological Psychology from the Universityof Michigan, her Ph.D in Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience) from the University of California–Davis, and her post-doctoral training at the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University in functional neuroimaging.Learn more about her work here.Special thanks to this week's sponsors!Veteran-founded Adyton. Connect Leadership With Action Across Distributed Formations With Mustr by Adyton. Mustr is your digital knife-hand for daily and rapid personnel accountability, real time response data visibility, and automated reporting. Learn more about what Mustr can do for your formation here! My favorite coffee is veteran-owned Alpha Coffee and I've been drinking it every morning since 2020! They make 100% premium arabica coffee. Alpha has donated over 22k bags of coffee to deployed units and they offer a 10% discount for military veterans, first responders, nurses, and teachers! Try their coffee today. Once you taste the Alpha difference, you won't want to drink anything else!  Learn more here.   

Clint Hatton has been successfully coaching individuals and teams nationwide and facilitating their self-growth for the last 20 years. Whether you are an individual stuck at a plateau, or you lead a team that values a healthy culture and peak performance, Clint's personal development coaching services introduce clarity and self-motivation to your personal development strategy. He employs techniques to effectively manage the emotional stress of everyday life and helps turn setbacks into a catalyst for the future! Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: https://www.bigboldbrave.us/ Book: Big Bold Brave: How to Live Courageously in a Risky World Most Influential Person Amishi P. Jha Effect on Emotions On the fourth of July, we were in Florida, where my father-in-law lives. We went out on his boat and there were a bunch of boats right on the beach. My wife is Puerto Rican and there was music and six boats. There were all these Puerto Ricans singing and dancing and having a great time. All of a sudden I began to recognize that emotionally, I was really beginning to miss Gabriel. That's when mindfulness kicked in. I knew at that moment that I needed to feel what I was feeling. And because of what was going on all around me, I could do it without interrupting or affecting anything else going on. Everybody was either in a floaty right on the beach or in the shallow water. So I just bobbed 20 or 30 feet away from everybody, and nobody even noticed because of all the fun happening. And I put my intention on what I was feeling about my son, and I wept. I allowed myself to be intentional at that moment and just think about him and what I missed about him. Tears came down my face and that lasted for probably about 30 to 40 minutes. I used mindfulness to become present at that moment. So to me, it's a simple, but profound example of how mindfulness can really help you manage your life and even your emotions. Thoughts on Breathing There's a neuroscientist that I'm listening to, that actually has an episode that just came out this last week, and it's like a two-and-a-half-hour episode on breathing. I'm certainly no expert, although I've been aware for some time that the way we breathe is incredibly critical. If you're being mindful of what you're feeling as you're doing things, I can feel my chest even get a little bit tight, and my breathing changed a little bit. I grew up with asthma and had severe asthma up until my mid-20s. So I know what it's like to be in that position where you can't breathe at all and that weight that's on the inside of your chest. It's a very simple technique. I just breathe into my nostrils and blow out through my mouth. I just do that a few times. And I'm discovering now that I'm becoming a student of breath, that's actually one of the most effective tools that you can use to eliminate stress or anxiety. Suggested Resources Book: Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day By Amishi P. Jha App: NSDR Protocol (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) Bullying Story I never got bullied myself but I do have a recollection of times where I bullied others. Back in those days, it wasn't this thing where I honed in on one person and bullied them every single day for months or years. It wasn't that, but also I don't want to belittle it. Even one time could have been enough to impact that person's life forever. Years later, I had an opportunity with at least one person through Facebook, I saw them, and I was able to apologize 20-30 years later for my part. Back in those days, I think some things were going on with my parent's marriage. If I'd had mindfulness, I think it would have made a huge difference, because I would have been able to just stop that angry emotion. And think through the consequence of punching somebody or just pushing them around or whatever the damage that could cause them. Related Episodes How To Have Fun With Your Fear; Laura Di Franco Compassion As A Life Philosophy; Natalya Hramova Worth The Risk; Dr. Kris Lee Special Offer Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? Peace is within your grasp. I'm Bruce Langford, a practicing coach, and hypnotist helping fast-track people just like you to shed their inner bully and move forward with confidence. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Send me an email at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘Coaching Session' in the subject line. We'll set up a zoom call and talk about how you can move forward to a better life.

In this episode: mindfulness, removing judgement, thoughts creating reality, envisioning, awareness, and the hot seat. Oftentimes on our show we like to remind listeners that achieving FI isn't an end all be all to one's problems, and that reaching financial independence doesn't automatically equate to happiness. An important part of the journey is the work you do inward along the way, and this week we are tackling what that can look like. This week we are joined by coach and host of Mindful Fire podcast, Adam Coelho, to discuss the important link between mindfulness and FI, and the power our brains have to envision the life we want, and put dreams into action. Taking the time to be aware of how you're thinking and feeling can be an effective tool. It will not only keep you centered, but allow for you to be open to experiences you might not have thought were achievable. So whether you are familiar with mindfulness practices or are curious where to begin, allow this episode to serve as a resource to begin or strengthen your practice!  Adam Coelho: Podcast: mindfulfire.org YouTube: Mindful FIRE Guided Meditation: Mindful FIRE's Free Guided Meditation Timestamps: 1:56 - Introduction 4:33 -The Definition Of Mindfulness/Removing Judgement 12:08 - Your Thoughts Create Your Reality 19:08 - Gateways To Meditation/Awareness 27:56 - The Science Of Mindfulness 35:50 - Envisioning 40:25 - It's Not Out There, It's In Here 49:27 - Mindfulness And FI 52:44 - Adam's Google Story 58:21 - Adam Takes The Hot Seat 76:06 - Conclusion Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode: Headspace Yoga Nidra Atomic Habits | James Clear | ChooseFI Ep. 157 "Atomic Habits" by James Clear Calm Insight Timer Playing With FIRE Documentary "Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body" by Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson "Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day" by Amishi P Jha Mark Divine All The Hacks "Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life" by Bill Perkins Alchemized Life| Jordan Harbinger: How to Build a Podcast | Episode 19 "The Predicting Brain" by Regina Pally The Tail End Subscribe to The FI Weekly! More Helpful Links and Resources: Earn $1,000 in cashback with ChooseFI's 3-card credit card strategy Share FI by sending a friend ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence Keep learning or start a new side hustle with one of our educational courses Commission-Free Investing with M1 Finance

If you want to improve your spending habits and be more intentional with your time and attention, this conversation is for you! Kelly speaks with fellow minimalist and recognized filmmaker, writer, and author, Anthony Ongaro to share lessons from his book, Break the Twitch: a practical guide to minimalism, intentional living and doing more of what matters. Anthony defines the twitch as an impulsive response to discomfort that can cause us to give into distractions, and he shares how the twitch caused him to overspend and miss out on meaningful experiences. You will learn the tools to help you adopt intentional spending habits and focus your attention on the people, experiences, and things that you have always wanted to pursue. Be inspired to take a step back, identify the twitches in your life, and remove the distractions so that you can make purposeful purchases and do more of what matters. Mentioned Breakthetwitch.com Read Break the Twitch Subscribe to Anthony's YouTube Channel Follow Anthony on Instagram [Thank you for listening to this podcast. We want to hear what you think! Our listener survey at thestar.com/podcastsurvey shouldn't take more than five minutes, and you'll be entered for a chance to win one of three $100 Amazon gift cards. Thanks for helping us make great podcasts!] -- This episode is supported by our sponsor, Loblaws Dietitian Services. Go to dietitianservices.ca to book a free 15-minute consult today! Conditions apply. 3,000 PCO Optimum offer is available to PC Optimum™ program members in NB, NL, NS, PEI, ON, SK, MB, AB and BC until December 15, 2022 upon completion of a free 15-minute initial phone/virtual consult with a Registered Dietitian. Membership is free. To register as a PC Optimum™ member, visit pcoptimum.ca. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. No cash value. Offer expires after one use. We are not obligated to award points based on errors or misprints. Minimum redemption 10,000 points. See PC Optimum™ terms and conditions at www.pcoptimum.ca for program details and redemption restrictions.

My guest this episode is Cesar Del Valle. Cesar  is a social sector professional and adventurer at heart.  has amassed nearly two decades of entrepreneurial, startup, and non-profit experience to complement his undergraduate degree in Statistics from U.C. Berkeley and his M.B.A. in social entrepreneurship from ESADE Business School in Spain. Having lived in 6 countries throughout his life Cesar considers himself a global citizen of the world and loves meeting new people and exploring new cultures. The word  I would use to describe this conversation is expansive. Cesar and I talk about how growing up between Mexico and the US and his love of travel and culture have influenced the multidimensionality of his personal and professional identity; the importance of empathy and compassion in leadership; variables that influence our perception and experience of nudges; how decisions that we make can have massive ripple effects on our lives; proactivity and out relationship to seeing ourselves as stewards of our own destinies; practicing attunement; thought experimentation; and how sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is to support others in need. Connect with Cesar via LinkedIn. Mentioned in this episode: Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day by Amishi Jha Wait but Why blog Thank you for Being Late: An Optimist's Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations by Thomas Friedman

How much is your time worth? Contrary to what you've been made to believe, time is NOT the most valuable asset, attention is. Wes Woodhouse joins today's episode to talk about the difference between “spending your time” and “paying attention” and why the latter is worth the investment. Wes is a fighter pilot of the US airforce and the founder of Vector Atlas, a mastermind group that offers Attention Performance Coaching to teach leaders how to own their attention. If you want to learn how to get paid with your attention instead of your time and how these two are different, tune in to this episode."Paying the right amount of attention to the right thing at the right time is the key.” - Wes Woodhouse In This Episode:Wes shares the hardest part of being a fighter pilot…and no, it's not the bullets he had to dodge in the airUnderstand the logic of living like a pendulum when trying to balance work and familyLearn the art of cross-checking and how it can be a lifesaver when you master itAs we transition from the information age to the attention age, Wes shares the 2 ways leaders can own their attention and get paid for itLearn the price of not owning your attention Resources Mentioned:Vector MastermindConnect with Wes Woodhouse: Website Discovery CallConnect with Cam Hall:Facebook InstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTubeEmail - cam@dmdpodcast.com

Even in normal times, our minds wander. Research finds we're thinking about something other than what's right in front of us about half the time. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic has created whole new levels of stress and dramatic shifts in our routines. New concerns pull our attention in a hundred directions and make it even harder to stay focused.  Not all mind wandering is bad. Some drifting thoughts can lead to creative ideas and make us happier. But circling back to regrets and worries leave us feeling rotten and all of us have times when we need to keep our mind on what we're doing. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two cognitive psychologists about mind wandering and how to reclaim our focus when we need it.  Guests:  Amishi P. Jha is a professor of psychology and director of contemplative neuroscience at the University of Miami and author of “Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day.”  Caitlin Mills is an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on mind wandering and its impact on learning.

Even in normal times, our minds wander. Research finds we're thinking about something other than what's right in front of us about half the time. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic has created whole new levels of stress and dramatic shifts in our routines. New concerns pull our attention in a hundred directions and make it even harder to stay focused.  Not all mind wandering is bad. Some drifting thoughts can lead to creative ideas and make us happier. But circling back to regrets and worries leave us feeling rotten and all of us have times when we need to keep our mind on what we're doing. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two cognitive psychologists about mind wandering and how to reclaim our focus when we need it.  Guests:  Amishi P. Jha is a professor of psychology and director of contemplative neuroscience at the University of Miami and author of “Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day.”  Caitlin Mills is an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on mind wandering and its impact on learning.

Losing Control is a podcast about the yips. But this episode isn't about the yips. It's about two of the tools athletes and elite performers utilize to maintain a healthy mind: meditation and humor. Dr. Amishi Jha studies meditation and its impact on our attention, stress levels, and performance. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas study humor, and the power of a mindset of levity. Part of the yips story is about how we live our lives, and on this episode of Losing Control, host Justin Su'a shines a light on a practice and a quality that can have a profound impact on your performance, your work, and your life.  Jennifer Aaker, professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and co-author of “Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life”  Naomi Bagdonas, lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and co-author of “Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life”   Dr. Amishi Jha, professor at the University of Miami and author of “Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of us struggle with hyper-vigilant minds that overwhelm our nervous systems. Some of us overcompensate by habitually tuning out, causing us to miss important information from our bodies and our relationships. Dr. Amishi Jha summarizes the neural bases of attention and the effects of mindfulness-based training programs on cognition, emotion, resilience, and performance.

As I've gotten older, I've realized mindset truly is everything. I spend a lot of time in my courses and programs helping people see things from a different perspective so that they can create change in their lives. I even had one client say, “I would have paid five times as much to see this much change in my life.” I can change the way I look at just about anything if I'm willing to let go of what my ego wants and that's the harder part. Shifting your mindset really is a spiritual journey. There are two sides inside our emotional brain:the connected side, which is where positivity, our ability for clarity, and our sense of confidence are. Our power is all in that connected side. On the other side of the brain is the disconnected side and that's where our fear, guilt, worry, and all of those things that suck our energy are. That's where head trash lives.  Renie Cavallari says that the goal of life is to spend as much time as possible on the connected side. And she shares how we can do that in today's episode of The Launch Your Life Podcast. Renie is the CEO of Aspire and RCI Institute and she has been speaking around the globe to groups from 15 to 5000 for over 25 years. Her expertise is in transforming results through people. She is a member of the prestigious National Speakers Association (NSA) and was named an “Outstanding Woman in Business” by Phoenix Business Journal. As a powerhouse business leader, Cavallari helps both small and large organizations achieve breakthrough results by thinking boldly and disrupting the status quo. Tune in today and find out what Head Trash is, how it kills potential, and how to dump it in the moment.   What's Discussed in This Episode: [0:00] Intro [2:25] Why shifting your mindset is a spiritual journey [3:45] What Head Trash is and how it kills potential [6:40] Staying connected versus disconnected [9:41] Asking yourself shift questions when you're stuck [14:48] Feeling the way you think and training the mind like a muscle [19:26] 3 steps to take back control during a busy workday [26:27] Putting a woman “in her place” [30:17] Leadership being a behavior [32:10] Accountability and responsibility [38:55] The power of understanding why mindset comes first [42:12] Being in compassion with ourselves [44:33] How to dump your Head Trash in the moment [51:45] The different kinds of performers [56:10] Why being mediocre is okay   Resources: Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.menopausemovement.com/podcast) Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon) Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/drmichellegordon) Check out my LinkedIn posts (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichellegordon) Renie Cavallari's website: https://www.dumpheadtrash.com Get in touch with Renie Cavallari   Books mentioned in this episode: HEADTRASH: The Leading Killer of Human Potential Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day   Amazon pays me a small fee when you buy using these links.   For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Launch Your Life Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.   Thank you for tuning in!   About the Guest: Renie Cavallari, CEO of Aspire and RCI Institute, is an organizational anthropologist, and has been speaking around the globe to groups from 15 to 5000 for over 25 years. Her dynamic, storytelling approach skips the fluff, and her impact is demonstrated by Aspire's 96% client retention. Her expertise is in transforming results through people. She goes way beyond inspiration as her humorous, and proven performance improvement strategies have been transforming teams for decades. Renie's 6th book, HEADTRASH, The Leading Killer of Human Potential, is now available on Amazon. Renie is a member of the prestigious National Speakers Association (NSA) and was named an “Outstanding Woman in Business” by Phoenix Business Journal and is recognized as a thought leader in the area of People Technology™, which focuses on changing human behavior to improve performance and quality of life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in the 1960s, doctors were not yet aware that physical exercise could improve cardiovascular health. Flash forward to today and scientists are proving that with the right mental training, we can change the structure of our brains resulting in improved memory, strengthened focus, better decision making, and even reduced stress and anxiety.Many of these studies have been conducted on groups of people who work in what are identified as “High-Demand” professions including soldiers and athletes. We know that the practice of law easily falls into this high-demand designation, so today we have brought in an expert to educate us on how we can integrate brain training into our lives in the same way we use a regular exercise program to strengthen our bodies. Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California–Davis and postdoctoral training at the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University. Dr. Jha's work has been featured at TED, NATO, the World Economic Forum, and The Pentagon. She has received coverage in the New York Times, NPR, TIME, and Forbes. She is also the author of the national bestseller, Peak Mind, Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention.This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1 hour of General CLE credit including 1 hour of Mental Illness CLE credit. Course #­­5975.REFERENCED RESOURCES:Amishi.comamishi.com/books/peak-mind

How do you train your attention and stop your mind from wandering in only twelve minutes a day? Maintaining your attention and focus in a world filled with distractions can be very difficult. The constant disruption of notifications can start to feel like you don't have ownership over your own mind. But solutions like avoiding technology for periods of time rely on external intervention rather than giving you control over your ability to concentrate. To go in-depth on this topic, I'm thrilled to have Dr. Amishi Jha on the show today. Dr. Jha is a neuroscientist and professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She's also the author of the bestselling book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day. Packed with over fifteen years of research, her book gives you practical steps on how to use mindfulness training to regain your ability to be present in any situation—in only twelve minutes a day. Technology is a necessity in the modern world. Instead of removing access to digital devices, you can train your attention to be distraction-proof. Listen in, as Dr. Jha gives you actionable steps to start training your focus, notice where your attention is at any given time, and learn how to redirect to get back on track. *** Do you want to stay up to date with every new episode and get my brand new Kwik Brain Accelerator Program? Go to www.KwikBrain.com/podcast to get instant access. *** Or text me 310-299-9362 to get your burning questions answered and an insider sneak peek of exciting updates. I do my best to answer as many as I can each day, so shoot me a message today.

Check out our sponsors: ButcherBox: Sign up at ButcherBox.com/impact Future makes one on one training available to our audience for just $19 Go to https://tryfuture.co/impacttheory Sign up to crush your fitness goals!My amazing and talented wife Lisa is releasing her new book Radical Confidence, which you can preorder - and get the bonuses she's created for you - at radicalconfidence.com. When you read this book, Lisa will teach you 10 No-BS Life Lessons to become the hero of your own life and take MASSIVE bold action to achieve your potential!When you are committed to hitting major goals, experiencing life on the next level, and showing up as a better version of yourself, being able to focus becomes a critical skill. Being able to give your full attention to what matters in the moment is necessary whether your focus is work or involves being present in a conversation. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at University of Miami and author of the new book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day. She is unpacking why your wandering mind isn't as big a problem as you think, how memories are formed and stories are ultimately created and stitched together to create our version of reality. If you're struggling with being distracted, the different types of practices Amishi shares will give you a place to start immediately!Check out Amishi Jha's book, Peak Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Mind-Attention-Invest-Minutes-ebook/dp/B08THNJ978 SHOW NOTES:0:00 | Introduction to Amishi Jha0:52 | Why Mind Wandering Happens4:13 | Memories and Neural Configuration13:20 | Assigning Meaning to Dreams16:20 | Accurate or Altered Memories21:11 | Nostalgic Story Making 28:53 | Risky Story Making34:31 | Break Story Mode39:34 | Developing Meta Awareness47:06 | Constructing Reality53:07 | The Power of Mindfulness1:02:07 | How to Practice Being Mindful1:11:14 | Types of Mindfulness Practice1:17:01 | Why Positivity Doesn't Work1:24:27 | Loving KindnessQUOTES:“There is no objectivity in the way we remember. There's no point of that. The point of memory is to support our actions in the future.” [20:14]“My caution regarding stories is in our drive, in our desire to make something have meaning, [..] I may lose some aspect of what is useful and what is true.” [29:58]“When we take an observational stance, we can actually see the structure of the story, and that is very powerful.” [38:57]“In your pocket at all times, is the ability to let it go.” Tom Bilyeu [57:02]“Unless we are actively keeping the contents of our conscious experience, refreshed and rewritten moment by moment, they will fade away.” [58:36]Follow Amishi Jha: Website: https://amishi.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AmishiPJha Twitter: https://twitter.com/amishijha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amishipjha/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amishi.jha

Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California–Davis and postdoctoral training at the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University. Dr. Jha's work has been featured at NATO, the World Economic Forum, and The Pentagon. She has received coverage in The New York Times, NPR, TIME, Forbes, and more. In this episode, Eric and Dr. Amishi Jha discuss her new book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 minutes a DayBut wait – there's more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It's that simple and we'll give you good stuff as a thank you!Dr. Amishi Jha and I Discuss Peak Mind and Attention Training and...Her book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 minutes a DayDefining "peak mind" and the distinction between thinking and doingThe doing mode and being modeThe being mode is being observant and receptive to what is happeningWisdom is both reflection and actionThe different modes of the brain and their functionsHow we prioritize information based on our goals that then guide how we interact with our mind and environmentHow our attention itself isn't the problem, but rather how we monitor our attention that is problematicThe effectiveness of 12 minutes of a mindfulness practice every dayS.T.O.P. practice: Stop, Take a breathe, Observe, ProceedUnderstanding our framework and how we can reframe and deframe our experiences The problem with positive psychology tactics when you're depletedHow negative feelings or conflict is an opportunity to observe and course correctThe various microstates of the mind and their contingency on our next thoughts and actionsDr. Amishi Jha Links:Amishi's WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookExplore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management, visit truthaboutweight.comWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Amishi Jha you might also enjoy these other episodes:Stolen Focus and Attention with Johann HariHow to Focus and Accomplish Goals with Emily BalcetisSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The author of Peak Mind, Amishi Jha PhD, joins David for a chat around the perfect marriage of neuroscience and mindfulness meditation.Amishi Jha, PhD is Director of Contemplative Neuroscience and Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami. Prior to her current post, she was an Assistant Professor at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania. She received her B.S in Biological Psychology from the University of Michigan, her Ph.D in Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience) from the University of California–Davis, and her post-doctoral training at the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University in functional neuroimaging. Discover her new book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day, and find more offerings at Amishi.comThis podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Amishi Jha, PhD is Director of Contemplative Neuroscience and Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami. Prior to her current post, she was an Assistant Professor at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania. She received her B.S in Biological Psychology from the University of Michigan, her Ph.D in Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience) from the University of California–Davis, and her post-doctoral training at the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University in functional neuroimaging.With grants from the Department of Defense and several private foundations, she leads research on the neural bases of attention and the effects of mindfulness-based training programs on cognition, emotion, resilience, and performance in education, corporate, elite sports, first-responder, and military contexts.In addition to her own published body of research, her work has been featured in many outlets including TED.com, NPR, and Mindful Magazine. In addition, she has been invited to present her work to NATO, the UK Parliament, the Pentagon, and at the World Economic Forum. In her book, Peak Mind, she shares her discoveries on how attention can be trained for optimal performance and well-being.

Amishi Jha: Peak Mind Amishi Jha is Director of Contemplative Neuroscience and Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami. With grants from the Department of Defense and several private foundations, she leads research on the neural bases of attention and the effects of mindfulness-based training programs on cognition, emotion, resilience, and performance in education, corporate, elite sports, first-responder, and military contexts. She launched the first-ever study to offer mindfulness training to active duty military service members as they prepared for deployment. Her work has been featured in many outlets including TED, NPR, and Mindful Magazine. In addition, she has been invited to present her work to NATO, the UK Parliament, the Pentagon, and at the World Economic Forum. She is the author of Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day*. In this conversation, Amishi and I explore the importance of our attention and why harnessing it is essential for leaders. We dive into the neuroscience and how our brain is similar to a computer in how much we can hold at one time. Plus, Amishi provides us several practical starting points if we wish to do a better job of placing our attention in the most useful places. Key Points Attention is powerful, fragile, and trainable. Our working memory is like the RAM inside a computer — there's only so much we can hold at a time. You experience what's in your working memory, even if that doesn't correlate to what's right in front of you. If your working memory is full, it blocks the ability to encode or whatever you are trying to learn. A key tactic is to be aware of what's in your working memory — and what you choose not to rewrite. Mindfulness practice can provide the white space for the space in our working memory that we need. Resources Mentioned Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day* by Amishi Jha Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Know What You Don't Know, with Art Markman (episode 437) How to Be Present, with Dave Crenshaw (episode 511) Help Your Brain Learn, with Lisa Feldman Barrett (episode 513) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

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Adam Alter, author of "Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked," Dr. Amishi Jha, author of "Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention," and Nir Eyal, author of "Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products" and "Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life," help us put down our phones in this episode. Joe asks Adam Alter, “Do you think they recognize that this is unhealthy, but do it anyway?”   “Yeah. We know that. We know that because they've been interviewed and they say, they've said, a number of them, 'We are sort of agnostic about consumer well-being and consumer welfare. We don't really-- we're not trying to hurt people, but also it's not our primary aim. Our primary aim is to ensure that you spend as many minutes of the day on the screen as possible. And if you do that, we'll consider it a success.'”     In this episode, we take advice from the experts and how to focus our attention on the things we want instead of what we're naturally drawn to, our phones. In this episode you'll learn about… - Extracting your best phone habits and leaving the worst habits behind  - Being more aware, moment by moment, of how we're using our attention - Hacking back your attention from external distractions If you want to watch the full episodes, Addicted to Tech? An Expert Explains How to Overcome It / Adam Alter and Joe De Sena - https://youtu.be/pbaRVE5UTXU Learn to Strengthen Your Focus / Joe De Sena & Dr Amishi Jha - https://youtu.be/heejP9tsLb8 Nir Eyal | Become Indistractable - https://youtu.be/XWtTwWtfEjQ   SPONSOR ​​ This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by JUNK, the official headband of Spartan pros. JUNK produces the best headband, guaranteed to work as hard as you do. Visit www.junkbrands.com/spartan for 10% off your order.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Hosts: Johnny Waite, Joe De Sena Co-Hosts: Sefra Alexandra, Col. Nye Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan

Dr. Amishi Jha shares the results of her research to provide a simple solution to improve your focus. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The biggest myth about our attention spans 2) The four reasons your attention is getting hijacked 3) The three systems of attention—and how to train them Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep734 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AMISHI — Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California–Davis and postdoctoral training at the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University. Dr. Jha's work has been featured at NATO, the World Economic Forum, and The Pentagon. She has received coverage in The New York Times, NPR, TIME, Forbes and more. You can find Dr. Jha at http://amishi.com/lab. • Amishi's book: Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day • Amishi's website: Amishi.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: The Stroop effect • Study: SART • Study: O-span Task • Methodology: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction • Book: The Essential Rumi by Jalal al-Din Rumi and Coleman Barks See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Check out our sponsors: Athletic Greens: Go to https://athleticgreens.com/lisa and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase!InsideTracker: insidetracker.com/womenofimpactBlinkist: Go to https://blinkist.com/woi Try it FREE for 7 days and save 25% off your new subscription. Attention and focus may be at the top of every employer's list and every woman's dating requirements. We live in a society that highly values attention and praises anyone who can focus long enough to accomplish the seemingly impossible. Yet, many of us continue to struggle with both. Mindfulness is viewed as something that would be nice but very few are actually mastering the practice of being present and attentive in the here and now. With stress and overwhelm overtaking us at every turn in the day our minds are flooded and vulnerable to digital attacks and sabotage initiated by our own self. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at University of Miami and author of the new book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day. She's joining Lisa to dispel the rumours that improving your attention and meditation skills means that you have to clear your mind. She's calling it out, and giving simple strategies and techniques you can start using before this episode ends. It's time to take back your attention, regain your focus and do it in 3 simple steps.SHOW NOTES:Attention | Amishi reveals while attention can be a superpower it is vulnerable too [0:36]Prioritized Info |How attention systems helps to prioritize information into subsystems [5:08]Flashlight Focus | Spotlight information like a flashlight versus not focusing on something [7:17]Suppressing Memories | Amishi shares ways to stop thinking about troubled memories [10:46]Floodlight Focus | Information that is not limited but has a broad and receptive range [12:49]Emotional Overwhelm | Strategy to manage emotions and overwhelm from 3rd person [15:32]Hijacked Focus | When we create a simulated reality and are not in the present [20:29]Mindfulness Practice | Ways that mindfulness in 12 minutes a day empowers you [25:32]Executive Control | Amishi on the power of your mind's attention being guided by goals [29:51]Overriding Attention | Mindfulness of your attention requires initiating executive control [32:20]Meditation | How mindfulness meditation is about staying present without the extra story [34:34]Rumination Spiral | Time traveling in your mind and tips to break the lapse in attention [39:02]Becoming Aware | Amishi shares simple exercise to find your attention flashlight [43:05]Wandering Mind | Amishi on why you don't need to clear your mind, redirect instead [49:35]Well Wishing Practice | Deliberately speak to deep care and concern to yourself [52:55]QUOTES:“Whatever it is that we pay attention to recalibrates the entirety of the way the brain operates.” [1:49]“Trying to suppress certain information actually brings it more saliently in your mind.” [10:12]“Our default is always to simulate reality, make assumptions, conceptually elaborate, emotionally react, and then mentally time travel.” [20:38]“If I can practice becoming more aware, moment by moment, I will have more opportunities to intervene, to best advantage what I want to succeed and do in my life.” [34:05]“Mindfulness meditation is about being in the present moment without a story about it.” [37:03]“We typically cannot think ourselves out of mental challenge. We've got to do something with our attention that is not thinking.” [41:43]“The moment you've noticed your mind has wandered away. That's a win! That's the successful moment. If you had never noticed that your mind had wandered away, would you ever have been able to get it back?” [50:10]Follow Amishi Jha: Website: https://amishi.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AmishiPJha Twitter: https://twitter.com/amishijha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amishipjha/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amishi.jha

Dr. Amishi Jha, Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami and newly-minted author, joins the DTFH! Check out Amishi's new book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day, available on Amishi.com! Original music by Aaron Michael Goldberg. This episode is brought to you by: Babbel - Sign up for a 3-month subscription with promo code DUNCAN to get an extra 3 months FREE! My Sheets Rock - Visit MySheetsRock.com/Duncan and use offer code DUNCAN for 10% Off and Free Shipping! Truebill - Visit Truebill.com/Duncan to find out where your money is going and save!

I'm so glad you've joined me for a truly fascinating conversation with Dr. Amishi Jha. Dr. Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami where she serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. Dr. Jha received her Ph.D. from the University of California–Davis and postdoctoral training at the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University.    Dr. Jha's work has been featured at NATO, the World Economic Forum, and The Pentagon. She has received coverage in The New York Times, NPR, TIME, Forbes, and more. Her book, PEAK MiND: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day, covers the crisis of attention, how to tap into the brain's attention system for peak performance, how to combat our addiction to thinking, and how to develop “mental armor” against anxiety, distraction, and bias.   I loved my conversation with Dr. Jha and while there is so much to take away from what she shared, here are some of my favorite highlights: Want to improve the way you are or how you do something? Learn to focus on the granular components of the outcome you want and with time, you'll will yourself to achieve it; Vulnerabilities such as stress, threat, and negative mood hijack attention and degrade attention, so paying attention to your attention is one of the most beneficial practices you can do in order to befriend your own mind; Remember that thoughts are not facts, so if you find yourself overwhelmed with feelings of stress or anxiety, be mindful and pay attention to what is happening in your body and mind; Though our society has come to associate multitasking with something desirable, it truly isn't'; Just as we've come to think of exercise as an important component of self-care, mindfulness training should also fall into a daily practice;   Healthy living is holistic living, paying attention to all of the aspects that being human entails: psychological well-being, social connections, physical well-being, and connection to something bigger.     Want to learn more about Dr. Jha and her work? You can connect with her via her website (http://amishi.com), Twitter (https://twitter.com/amishijha?lang=en), Instagram (​​https://www.instagram.com/amishipjha/?hl=en), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/amishi.jha), and her book PEAK MiND: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day (https://amishi.com/#preorder).    

In this episode of Real Mindful, neuroscientist and author of the new book Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day, Amishi Jha and Mindful managing editor Stephanie Domet discuss the brain science of attention, how mindfulness meditation helps hone focus, and why our brains are so distractible in the first place. Show Notes: Find more from Amishi Jha here: Peak Mind excerpt: “Find Your Focus: Own Your Attention in 12 Minutes a Day” Find Your Focus: A Conversation with Amishi Jha More from Amishi on mindful.org Find Your Focus course AmishiJha.com And more from Mindful here: December issue of Mindful magazine: The Science of Mindfulness The 12 Minute Meditation practice podcast And don't forget to let us know what you thought by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.

Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California–Davis and postdoctoral training at the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University.Dr. Jha's newest book is available now: Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day.Read more about Dr. Jha at: amishi.com.Support the Show - Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Ginger - To learn more about how Ginger can support your employee's mental health, visit ginger.com/smart.Organifi - Treat yourself to amazing health and try it today for 20% of the entire purchase! Go to organifi.com/SMARTTonic - Try Tonic and get 20% off your order. Visit tonicvibes.com/smartpeople.Donate:Donate here to support the show!

There are news stories and articles on how we have the attention span of a goldfish. You might have heard that with the Internet, we can now only focus for 8 seconds at a time. The good news is there are no studies to back this up. There is also a common belief that we use only 10% of our brain. The entire brain is being used, but some parts are more activated than others. Having a peak mind is more about knowing where your attention is than whether or not you are hyper-focused or hyper-vigilant.  In episode 42 of The Incrementalist, you will learn: 1. We miss out on 50% of our lives because our attention is scattered and distracted. 2. In a given experience, moment or task, it's important to ask yourself: Where is your attention now? Is it where you want it to be? 3. A wandering mind is not a real problem if you have meta-awareness or metacognition, i.e. to be aware of your awareness, or to pay attention to your attention.4. The three different types of attention - a) The Flashlight is when your attention is more singular, narrow and focused on a particular thing. It gives you privileged information, selects and filters out, and emphasizes content. b) The Floodlight is when your attention is broad, receptive and open to whatever is happening now. It does not privilege any information, is open to inputs, and emphasizes time. c) The Juggler is the manager and executive control system. It interprets the information from the flashlight and floodlight systems and determines whether your goals and behavior are aligned. 5. Even when you get rid of all the digital distractions, you will still have attention problems. Getting bored with a task, for example, can steer us toward online entertainment if we don't know how to use boredom to our benefit.6. Being distractable is human. It makes sense from an evolutionary perspective. We need it to avoid danger and predators. The capacity to mentally time travel is useful for thinking, reflecting, planning, visualizing, and dreaming. But it also causes us to miss out on the moment, catastrophize about the future, ruminate on the past, or be preoccupied with things we don't control. This can lead to high stress, anxiety, brain fog and depleted attention. So, you need to train yourself to direct your focus on where it has to be.  7. Mindfulness training is key to developing your attention. Examples are:a) Focused attention on the breadthb) The S.T.O.P. practiceb) Open monitoring or open awareness meditation8) Invest at least 12 minutes a day on mental training exercises to declutter your mind and develop your attention span9) When you're too focused, you miss the big picture and the context of the situation.  If you're too open, you can become indecisive.  You need to have all three systems in play to perform at your peak. The flashlight lets you keep your eye on the ball, the floodlight helps you to scan the field, and the juggler allows you to stay in and win the game.  Read the transcript. Sources cited:  Amishi P. Ja, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest in 12 Minutes a Day Dyan Williams, The Incrementalist, A Simple Productivity System to Create Big Results in Small Steps Dyan Williams, The Incrementalist podcast, Ep. 41, Get Bored Now Music by:Sebastian Brian Mehr: Album – Olemus; Song – La Nieve (hearnow.com) Check out the book: The Incrementalist, A Simple Productivity System to Create Big Results in Small StepsEmail: dyan@dyanwilliams.comVisit website: www.dyanwilliams.comSubscribe to productivity e-newsletter

This week I'm joined by Dr. Amishi Jha! Dr. Amishi is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami and Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative. She studies mindfulness meditation and writes about the observable affects it has on brains and our attention, and is the author of Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day. In this episode Amishi explains in detail how our minds operate in terms of our focus and attention. What is happening neurologically at any given moment and how do our environment and our internal states affect this? How does mindfulness meditation affect this? The answer is…A LOT. If you had any skepticism around the power of meditation, allow Dr. Amishi to quell any suspicion and to, in fact, present you with the evidence. Of course, we discuss the spiritual and transcendental aspects of meditation, too, as we both believe there is more going on than we can currently measure. The potential is of what is and what could be is inspiring! More Info: Get a copy of Amishi's book here: https://amishi.com/ Come see me live; check out upcoming dates: https://www.russellbrand.com/live-dates/ My meditation podcast, Above the Noise, is out now, only on Luminary. I release guided meditations every Wednesday. Please check it out: http://luminary.link/meditate Elites are taking over! Our only hope is to form our own. To learn more join my cartel here https://www.russellbrand.com/join and get weekly bulletins too incendiary for anything but your private inbox. (*not a euphemism) Subscribe to my YouTube channel, I post four videos a week including video clips from these episodes!  https://www.youtube.com/russellbrand Subscribe to my YouTube side-channel for more wellness and spirituality: https://www.youtube.com/c/AwakeningWithRussell Instagram: http://instagram.com/russellbrand/ Twitter:  http://twitter.com/rustyrockets

Scoopity Goop Poopity Poop! There's a brand new episode of Squabbit. And we're packed with positive news this week! First up, we learn workouts designed to strengthen your mental focus from Dr. Amishi Jha and her new book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention. (05:27) Then ... GROSS ALERT ... we talk a lot about poop. Yes. Human poop, also known as "biosolid product" has been proposed as a new energy source for a D.C. water treatment center. (15:27) And last, we learn about the First Nation people who live in the community of Fort Severin. Thanks to Chief Paul Burke and many others, a new solar generator was just completed! (23:28) Sources: Mind workout Dr. Amishi Jha Wash DC Treatment Plant Fort Severin and Chief Burke

How can you reclaim your attention when your mind is constantly pulled in a million directions? Dr. Amishi Jha, neuroscientist, professor of psychology, and author discovered a new approach to all of life's moments when she entered the world of mindfulness. She shares how you can refocus on the moment to be more present, narrow in on the things that matter to you, sit through the discomfort and noise, and build a 12 minute daily meditation practice that can create lasting change and fulfillment. - Special Black Friday deal! Join the first call of Lit Up for just $25! Cathyheller.com/bf - Read Amishi's book Peak Mind! http://bit.ly/amishipeakmind - Get Amishi's course at https://www.mindful.org/ (type "Amishi Jha" in the search bar) - More of at https://amishi.com - Thanks Jiminys! Save 20% on your first purchase at jiminys.com/DREAMJOB, code DREAMJOB20 - Thanks Ouai! Get 15% off theOuai.com, code dreamjob  - Thanks CrowdHealth! Get your first month free at JoinCrowdHealth.com/fit, promo code DreamJob - Thanks GoodRx! Start saving up to 80% on your prescriptions at goodrx.com/DREAMJOB

Today, Commander Divine talks to Dr Amishi Jha about her work as a neuroscientist, studies on mindfulness training, and her recent book Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day.   Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California-Davis and postdoctoral training at the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University. Dr. Jha's work has been featured at NATO, the World Economic Forum, and The Pentagon. She has received coverage in The New York Times, NPR, TIME, Forbes and more.   Key Takeaways:   Neuroplasticity, the ability for our brains to change and grow new neurons, is possible at any age. When our minds are functioning at their peak, we have full control of three types of attention that Dr. Amishi describes.  Taking a bird's eye view allows us to observe where our attention is. Focus is going to wander, but through practice we are able to bring the "flashlight" back to where we want it.  Multi-tasking is a myth. Our brains are able to switch quickly between tasks, but that depletes energy. Sometimes it is a necessary part of life, but mono-tasking is much more efficient, and should be the goal whenever possible.  Mindfulness training is transformative. Changes in brain activity are visible in functional MRis, but it's important to remember that just as changes in the body take time, changes in the brain take time. In Dr. Amishi Jha's studies, she saw results beginning after four weeks of training.  Links:  Amishi Jha - Pay attention like your life depends on it.   Instagram   Twitter   Linkedin

Today, Commander Divine talks to Dr Amishi Jha about her work as a neuroscientist, studies on mindfulness training, and her recent book Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day.   Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California–Davis and postdoctoral training at the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University. Dr. Jha's work has been featured at NATO, the World Economic Forum, and The Pentagon. She has received coverage in The New York Times, NPR, TIME, Forbes and more.   Key Takeaways:   Neuroplasticity, the ability for our brains to change and grow new neurons, is possible at any age. When our minds are functioning at their peak, we have full control of three types of attention that Dr. Amishi describes.  Taking a bird's eye view allows us to observe where our attention is. Focus is going to wander, but through practice we are able to bring the “flashlight” back to where we want it.  Multi-tasking is a myth. Our brains are able to switch quickly between tasks, but that depletes energy. Sometimes it is a necessary part of life, but mono-tasking is much more efficient, and should be the goal whenever possible.  Mindfulness training is transformative. Changes in brain activity are visible in functional MRis, but it's important to remember that just as changes in the body take time, changes in the brain take time. In Dr. Amishi Jha's studies, she saw results beginning after four weeks of training.  Links:  Amishi Jha — Pay attention like your life depends on it.   Instagram   Twitter   Linkedin

Where is your attention right now? Hopefully it's on these words – but if you're getting distracted and are contemplating what you'll have for dinner or running through your to-do list, please know that you are not alone. Today's guest shares research which shows that most of us are missing up to 50% of our lives. But if you'd like to change that for the better, you're in the right place.Dr Amishi Jha is a neuroscientist, professor of psychology at the University of Miami and author of the brilliant new book Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes A Day, which looks at the science of attention. She wants to help us all harness the power of our attention to better meet life's demands. And I know you're going to find her advice useful whether it's at work, at leisure or in your relationships.Amishi describes the three different types of attention: the Flashlight, the Floodlight and the Juggler. She explains how they all work together to keep us not just focused but also safe, productive and agile. What's most important, she explains, is developing the awareness to know what type of attention, or distraction, you're experiencing at any one time.We talk about factors which have a negative influence on our attention, namely stress, fear and lack of sleep. And how an inability to focus can not only be a consequence of poor mental health, but a cause as well. Often rumination, focusing too intently on our problems, can keep us in them. So how can we break free?This episode is packed with practical advice on optimising attention for all-round wellbeing and performance. Amishi's research has shown that, just as we might train our bodies in the gym, so too can we train our brains to direct our focus where we'll most benefit. And the good news is, we can experience incredible benefits in as little as 12 minutes a day.I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do too.Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.vivobarefoot.com/uk/livemorehttps://www.blublox.com/livemorehttp://www.athleticgreens.com/livemore Show notes available at https://drchatterjee.com/218 Support the podcast: Members get ad-free episodes and exclusive content including my take on the topics most requested by the FBLM community https://drchatterjee.com/membershipFollow me on https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjeeFollow me on https://www.facebook.com/DrChatterjeeDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.Have an idea for a future episode? Call us at 347-687-8109 and leave a voicemail, or write to us at upgrade@lifehacker.com. We want to hear from you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. She is also the author of Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day, out now! Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/200-dr-amishi-jha

On today's show we have Dr. Amishi Jha. She's a professor of psychology at the University of Miami and serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative. Over the last 25 years, Dr. Jha has been researching the science of attention with elite athletes, the Military, and medical professionals. She's the author of PEAK MIND - Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day. Some of the topics we cover include de-centering, the power of training attention, mindfulness, practices that help with training your mind to be less distracted and so much more. We do a deep dive on attention, and how it's really a super power you have the capacity for…one that you can unleash! Tune in! This episode is full of actionable tips.Youtube Link to This EpisodeDr. Amishi's WebsiteDr. Amishi's Twitter

On this week's episode, the crew talks about the value of money (13:26), Lingo Steve's glizzy experience at the Braves game (19:16), the Flint water crisis (27:50), why people go so hard for their sports teams (38:12), Squid Game breakdown (53:15), parental rights (1:01:15) and more. Last Name Good's Bruh Where: Avant Lingo Steve: Word Of The Week: Gossamer - extremely light, delicate, or tenuous. Producer Black's Book Of The Week: Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day by Amishi P. Jha Chiane XO's Shoutout Of The Week: @creoledust1111 Be sure to subscribe to The No Buffer Podcast for more exclusive footage. www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZyLaIm…ub_... Listen to the Culturally Ratchet Playlist open.spotify.com/playlist/1R1...​ Listen to The No Buffer Podcast smarturl.it/4sa7h8​ New Culturally Ratchet Merch available at nobufferpodcast.com/shop​ Follow the crew on social: IG www.instagram.com/nobufferpodcast www.instagram.com/lastnamegood/ www.instagram.com/chianexo www.instagram.com/lingostevo www.instagram.com/jabariblackmond www.instagram.com/h_imperial763

Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California–Davis and postdoctoral training at the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University. Dr. Jha's work has been featured at NATO, the World Economic Forum, and The Pentagon. She has received coverage in The New York Times, NPR, TIME, Forbes, and more.Her new book 'Peak Mind' Buy it here: Connect with Dr Jha Here: Other resources: Andrew Huberman x The Story Box Follow The Story Box on Social Media► INSTAGRAM ► TWITTER ► FACEBOOK ► WEBSITE SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE! ► Apple Podcast ► Spotify WATCH HERE:► YouTube If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to YouTube & Apple Podcasts, and leave a 5-star positive rating and review over on Apple Podcasts. Share it around with your friends and family.Support The Show Here:Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami, and Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative. She is the author of "Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day."

Struggling to keep your focus and be present in the here and now? You're not alone! There are simple, little changes you can do to tap into the power of your conscious mind and live in full measure. In this episode of the Align podcast, Dr. Amishi Jha explains how our brain's attention system works while highlighting our ability to train our mind to function better. Yes, we can pay attention like we never did before and change habits we thought we couldn't live without. Also, we discuss neural plasticity, how to orient ourselves to pain and difficult emotions, why positivity hurts in certain high-stress situations, and how practicing mindfulness is the key to a fulfilled existence. Dr. Amishi Jha, PhD is a neuroscientist and a professor of Psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. Dr. Jha's work has been featured at NATO, the World Economic Forum, and The Pentagon. She has received coverage in the The New York Times, NPR, TIME, Forbes and more. Her recent book, PEAK MiND, offers a guide to thriving in a distracted world. It breaks down science-proven mind-training practices to manage our attention more effectively and be 100% present in life's crucial moments.   What we discuss: 2:41 - What is the definition of the 'mind' and how does it differ from the 'brain'? 8:17 - Explaining the brain to a 5-year-old 12:00 - Where does memory exist in the body? 17:07 - How to connect to the pain and reorient yourself to difficult emotions 21:58 - Why positivity can be problematic in high-stress situations 29:03 - Why do we consciously make bad decisions, and how do we change that? 33:20 - Defining the Default Mode Network and what happens in our brain when we're told to rest? 38:00 - Demystifying neural plasticity and why committing mistakes don't always result in better brain function 43:54 - What her book, PEAK MiND, offers to everyone struggling with attention 49:39 - "Kindness and compassion begin by paying attention." - Dr. Jha   Learn more from Dr. Amishi Jha: Website: amishi.com Instagram: @amishijha   Related Links: www.alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount  eatonhemp.com/align and use ALIGN code during checkout to save 20 percent  drinkLMNT.com/align for a FREE sample pack of LMNT RECHARGE www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent. Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day: https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Mind-Attention-Invest-Minutes-ebook/dp/B08THNJ978

Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I interview cognitive neuroscientist and author Dr. Amishi P. Jha about her amazing new book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day. We talk about the different kinds of attention systems in the brain, how to train the brain to pay more attention and focus in high stress situations, how mindfulness can improve attention, and so much more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-myth-of-multitasking-how-to-actually-improve-focus-to-get-things-done For more info on Dr. Amishi and to get her book visit: https://amishi.com Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Boll & Branch: Visit bollandbranch.com and get 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code DRLEAF -Pendulum: ry Pendulum Glucose Control for 90 days. If you're not satisfied with your levels, you'll get your money back. Visit pendulumlife.com to find out more and use the promo code DRLEAF for 20% off your first bottle of your membership. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS 1:00, 50:00 Why Dr. Amishi wrote new book Peak Mind 2:30 Training the brain to pay better attention 5:00 The neuroscience of attention 8:00 The different types of attention 20:30 How our environment can affect our ability to pay attention 21:40 Why multi-tasking is not a great way to pay attention 37:40 Mindfulness & attention 41:00 The importance of breathwork & mindfulness ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today's guest is Dr. Amishi Jha. She's a professor of psychology at the University of Miami and serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California–Davis and postdoctoral training at the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University. Mindfulness has become a buzzword in the last decade, but Dr. Jha spent the last 25 years researching the science of attention through extensive work with elite sports teams, the US Military, medical professionals, and more to answer this question. She's written a new book called PEAK MIND - Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day.In this episode we discuss how being distracted is causing you to miss out on 50% of your life, how high performers focus their attention to achieve success, practices to help you calm down and retrain your mind to be less distracted, how your life could change if you change your attention, and so much more!For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1178Check out her website: www.amishi.comThe Wim Hof Experience: Mindset Training, Power Breathing, and Brotherhood: https://link.chtbl.com/910-podA Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick: https://link.chtbl.com/967-podThe Science of Sleep for Ultimate Success with Shawn Stevenson: https://link.chtbl.com/896-podSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's conversation is with Dr. Amishi Jha, a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. Amishi received her Ph.D. from the University of California–Davis and postdoctoral training at the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University. Her work has been featured at NATO, the World Economic Forum, and The Pentagon. Amishi has received coverage in The New York Times, NPR, TIME, Forbes, and more. Her TED Talk on “How to Tame Your Wandering Mind” has over 5 million views and she is the author of Peak Mind, which came out on October 19th. You can probably guess where this conversation is headed – it's all about awareness, focus, and how you can train your brain to pay attention more effectively.----Please support our partners!We're able to keep growing and creating content for YOU because of their support. We believe in their mission and would appreciate you supporting them in return!!To take advantage of deals from our partners, head to http://www.findingmastery.net/partners where you'll find all discount links and codes mentioned in the podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For episode 165 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with Dr. Amishi Jha, Ph.D.Amishi is Director of Contemplative Neuroscience and Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami. She leads research there on the neural bases of attention and the effects of mindfulness-based training programs on cognition, emotion, resilience, and performance in education, corporate, elite sports, first-responder, and military contexts. Her first book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day, is coming out in October of 2021 from HarperCollins. Learn more about Amishi and her work at amishi.com. In this conversation, Sharon and Amishi speak about three different modes of attention as they are outlined in Peak Mind, Amishi's new book. Amishi shares what her extensive research is revealing about how mindfulness affects the brain, and in turn, how these practices transform us from the inside out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My guest today is Amishi Jha, a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California–Davis and postdoctoral training at the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University. Watch her TED Talk on “How to Tame Your Wandering Mind” with 5 million+ views here. The topic is her book Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Mindfulness and Buddhism Yoga Classes What Is Meditation? Different Types of Meditation Meta Awareness Practice Initiative Focus. Notice. Redirect. Repeat VUCA Circumstances Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

Distraction is one of the top complaints of meditators -- and of pretty much every human being, in this era that has been dubbed the “info blitzkrieg.” In this episode, we'll hear from Dr. Amishi Jha, who has spent years studying the impact of meditation on people who work in high stress professions and has collaborated with the military, first responders, and elite athletes. Her new book is about how to, in her words, focus without all the struggle, take back your attention from the pull of distraction, and function at your peak.Dr. Jha is Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami, the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, and author of a new book called Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day.In this episode, Dr. Jha talks about: peak mind; the neuroscience of attention; how and why meditation works for high stress groups; multitasking vs. task switching; simulation mode vs. mindful mode; and answers the burning question - what is the least amount of meditation minutes one can do and still derive all the advertised benefits?As Dr. Jha mentioned in the episode, she recorded a meditation in the Ten Percent Happier app to help you practice paying attention to your attention. Check it out by downloading the Ten Percent Happier app wherever you get your apps, tapping on the Singles tab, and searching for her meditation called "Find Your Flashlight.” Or, click here to play the meditation.And be sure to check out our new podcast, Twenty Percent Happier, available exclusively in the Ten Percent Happier app. Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/amishi-jha-388See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, we cover focus and attention with Dr. Amishi Jha. Dr. Amishi Jha received her Ph.D. from the University of California–Davis, is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami, and is the Cofounder and Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative. It seems like our attention spans are getting shorter every year, but are they really, what can we do to improve our ability to focus, and how do we deal with the countless entities always clawing for our attention everywhere we look? What to Listen For Introduction and Dr. Amishi's origin story – 9:00 How does meditation better equip us to deal with everything that is fighting for our attention in daily life? What is attention and why should we care? – 19:24 What are the three components of attention and how do mindfulness practices influence our ability to pay attention? What mindfulness exercise can you start doing now to begin seeing the benefits of meditation? Are our attention spans actually getting shorter? How do we use our brain to combat our own lack of attention or focus? The Finder Flashlight Practice for developing focus – 31:20 What can you do to help your children learn to pay attention and focus? What advantages do people with ADD/ADHD have that people without it don't have? Improving focus while living under a lot of stress – 48:50 What 12-minute exercise can you do on a daily basis to boost your ability to focus, even in high stress, high demand situations and environments? Our ability to focus on something for an extended period of time is one of the significant differences between humans and other animals. However, like other animals we can easily be distracted and lose that focus. So what can we do in today's world where everything in our daily lives is fighting for our attention? We can start by meditating (or implementing a similarly effective mindfulness practice) that can help us cultivate a sense of awareness that isn't so reactive and easily distracted. A Word From Our Sponsors Share your vulnerabilities, victories, and questions in our 13,000-member private Facebook group at theartofcharm.com/challenge. This is a unique opportunity where everyone — both men and women — celebrate your accountability on the way to becoming the best version of yourself. Register today here! Resources from this Episode Dr. Amishi's website Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day How to Tame Your Wandering Mind (TED Talk by Dr. Amishi) Dr. Amishi on Twitter Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube

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In this answer to a viewer's question, Guy talks about how we often find ourselves in situations wondering how we got there, and how that relates to the fact that we do not own our attention.