Tag: paying attention
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10 Exercises to Help Reduce Distractibility and Refocus Attention
If you struggle with distractibility and focus, you likely want to know how to overcome the issue. It interferes with every part of your life, holding up the progress toward your goals. Even when you know it’s holding you up, it can be hard to resist distractions. Many people get distracted by their phones, so…
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UC Psychologist Explains How Mindfulness Can Refocus a Wandering Mind
Many people find that they have a wandering mind in today’s world. Endless distractions, duties, and chores make it hard to stay on task and avoid overthinking. Some research indicates that people under chronic stress may use mind wandering as a coping mechanism. You tend to think about anything other than the present moment when…
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Neuroscientists Reveal That Some Brain Waves Are More Than Background Noise
Neuroscientists from the University of Oregon found that seemingly random brain waves serve a unique purpose. Even in restful states, the brain remains active; however, scientists hadn’t explored these background signals much until recently. The recent study in mice sheds light on these signals that continuously hum in the brain’s background. Scientists believe these signals…
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25 Ways to Tell If Someone Special is Paying Attention to You
It’s not always easy to know if someone special is paying attention to you and is interested in something more than friendship. If only life were as cut and dry as dating on the internet, where you can hide behind a screen and pour out your heart. In the real world, you need to rely…
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Scientists Reveal How Attention Training Can Fix Negative Emotions
Without training, most humans are quite bad at paying attention. So, do you want to prove this to yourself? All you need to do is sit quietly in a public space somewhere and observe. Once you’re comfy, look around and ask yourself the following questions: How many people sit down and immediately whip out their…