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

by Jha, Amishi, 1970-

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HarperOne, 2021.

9780062992147 (hc.)

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Find your focus, own your attention, invest 12 minutes a day

358 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction: "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 : the "minimum required dose" to transform your mind -- Conclusion: The peak mind in action.

"An acclaimed neuroscientist reveals that our attention system is a hidden superpower that enables us to function at maximum capacity despite anxiety and stress, achieve more, maintain healthier relationships, and be engaged for all the moments of our lives."--From publisher.

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