Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 3174: A Quirky Mindfulness Practice Inspired By Japanese Train Conductors by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch
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Nov 2, 2025 Explore a unique mindfulness practice inspired by Japanese train conductors that can enhance your focus. This technique, called pointing and calling, combines physical gestures with verbal cues to help reduce distractions and improve safety. It’s not just for trains; using this method in daily tasks can increase productivity and satisfaction. Learn how to apply it to everything from errands to mindful eating, transforming everyday choices into intentional actions. Embrace this quirky practice and reclaim your attention in today’s digital world!
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Doorways Hijack Intention
- The doorway effect shows transitions (physical or digital) erase short-term intentions by 'turning the page' in the brain.
- Treat phones and app switches as digital doorways that steal attention and derail plans.
Use Pointing And Calling
- Do point and call: point at an object or app and say your intention out loud before acting.
- Align eyes, hands, mouth, and ears to reduce mistakes and resist distraction.
Announce Digital Tasks Aloud
- Before checking email or sitting at your computer, say out loud what you plan to do first.
- Use a physical gesture toward the app or device to make the intention stick.