We understand attention as a distinct mental or neurological process—however, as research in this field makes clear, "attention" is just the name we give to a variety of mechanisms we have for filtering out irrelevant or overwhelming information. The ability to selectively … [Read more...] about Boosting your attention span: Tips to train your brain
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The benefits of “deep work” and how you can practice it
In today’s busy world, it can be difficult to decide which of the things on your to-do list (which somehow all feel urgent) to get done first. This leads many of us to try to do more than one thing at a time, which tends to result in feeling overwhelmed, scattered, and burnt … [Read more...] about The benefits of “deep work” and how you can practice it
Boost your productivity with a not-to-do list
There are a lot of distractions at our fingertips these days that can persuade us out of our productivity groove. You might feel like you’ve tried it all—from setting alarms and reminders to leaving yourself encouraging messages on post-it notes. You may even have tried the … [Read more...] about Boost your productivity with a not-to-do list
This neuroscientist-approved morning routine is great for brain health
Do you ever find yourself so overwhelmed by the to-do list that you struggle to stay sharp and focused? Neuroscientist and creator of meditation app, BrainTap, Patrick K. Porter, Ph.D., and neuroscientist Kristen Willeumier, Ph.D., know the feeling. They shared with Well+Good … [Read more...] about This neuroscientist-approved morning routine is great for brain health
Why it’s important to celebrate small victories in the workplace
Hopefully, we are coming out of the worst of the pandemic. This readjustment period to get ourselves back to our ordinary lives is a difficult task for everyone, especially if you have to lead this effort. Increased pressure and anxiety from external factors can inevitably leak … [Read more...] about Why it’s important to celebrate small victories in the workplace