The Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam Grant Brené with Dr. Amishi Jha on Finding Focus and Owning Your Attention
Mar 21, 2022
Dr. Amishi Jha, a renowned neuroscientist and bestselling author of Peak Mind, dives into the fascinating world of attention and mindfulness. She explores how mindfulness can enhance our focus and mental resilience, debunking multitasking myths along the way. With insights from her unique journey, she discusses the transformative power of meditation and the importance of understanding our emotions. The conversation also highlights the surprising connection between movement and creativity, offering listeners practical tips for reclaiming their attention in a distracted world.
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Moment That Sparked A Career
- Dr. Amishi Jha discovered meditation after losing presence while reading to her son and feeling numb from teeth grinding.
- Six weeks of guided practice restored her presence and led her to study mindfulness scientifically.
Attention Is The Gateway To Memory
- Attention is finite and shared between internal and external targets.
- You cannot form a memory without attending to the event as it occurs.
Stop Multitasking, Mono-Task Instead
- Avoid multitasking; the brain task-switches and wastes attentional fuel with each switch.
- Mono-task: close windows and silence notifications to preserve attention for deep work.