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Jha, Amishi, 1970- author.

Peak mind : find your focus, own your attention, invest 12 minutes a day / Amishi P. Jha.

New York, NY : HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2021]

©2021

viii, 358 pages ; 24 cm.

From the constant buzz of your phone to your unrelenting, all-encompassing, and ever growing mental to do list - the demands on your attention have never been so severe. Neuroscientist Amishi P. Jha's mission has been to scientifically determine how we can harness the full power of our attention to better meet all that life demands. Dr. Jha reveals remarkably easy-to-adapt flexible 12 minute-a-day exercises to lift the mental fog, declutter the mind, and strengthen focus so that you can experience more of your life.

Attention

Distraction (Psychology)

Mindfulness (Psychology)

Includes bibliographical references.

"May I have your attention, please?" -- Attention is your superpower : a user's guide to the powerful attention system and how it defines your life -- But there's kryptonite : the vulnerabilities of the mind and the failed strategies that make things worse -- Pushups for the mind : the new science behind the ancient solution that works to train attention -- Find your focus : keep your "flashlight" where you need it in a distracting world -- Stay in play : use attention powerfully in the here and now -- Press record : what you pay attention to is what you experience--and what you remember -- Drop the story : stop "biased thinking" from affecting your attention and clarity -- Go big : use meta-awareness to unlock your attentional powers -- Get connected : revolutionize your interactions and relationships -- Feel the burn : get the "minimum required dose" to transform your mind -- The peak mind in action.

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9780062992147 (hardcover)

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