Attention Control

Attention Control

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19mins
"I call it a tyranny of attention because there's so many demands on our attention coming from so many different directions that we are simply overwhelmed and we don't have the mental bandwidth to cope with it."
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10mins
Reflecting on the final moments she spent with her mother, and the weeks afterwards spent cataloging her life in objects and memories, Poet Laureate of the Ordinary Kelly Corrigan shares how important it is to attune, to behold, and to notice — even if it’s difficult or uncomfortable:
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1hr 16mins
“We know that as little as 10 minutes of walking can improve your mood, getting that bubble bath with the dopamine, serotonin, endorphins going. Anybody can do that.”
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12mins
“The very same time that’s making you anxious is actually your most valuable asset. You can always create more energy and more money—but you can never create more time.”
6mins
“How is it possible to do work that you’re proud of and not feel like your job is encroaching on all parts of your life?” Cal Newport, Author of ‘Slow Productivity,’ explains.
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6mins
Psychologist Daniel Goleman on how to train your brain with just ten minutes a day.
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6mins
You know Steve-O. Now meet Steve Glover, as the professional stuntman talks to us about pain, insecurity, and never finding contentment.
Unlikely Collaborators
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Combining years of neurological research and mindfulness techniques, Dr. Heather Berlin helps us better understand how the body’s most complex organ can easily be misled into negative thinking - and how we can stop that from happening.
Unlikely Collaborators
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4mins
This productivity hack comes with an asterisk, explains note-taking guru Tiago Forte.
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5mins
“What you pay attention to, is your life.” Where do you place precious brain resources?
John Templeton Foundation
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John Templeton Foundation
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2mins
How to see through the lies that surround us.
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Habit-forming rituals are subconsciously controlling your life. Here’s how to master them.
John Templeton Foundation
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digital amnesia
3mins
Is social media changing your memory? Here’s what the science actually says.