Focus For Dummies

Summary

Tired of having trouble focusing, sleeping, and relaxing? Many of us are struggling with these common side effects of reduced attention spans. But just as many of us have no idea how to fix the problem.

Enter Focus For Dummies, an easy-to-understand guide to improving focus written by award-winning neuroscientist Lila Landowski. In the book, Dr. Landowski skips right past the confusing medical and tech jargon to dive deep into the causes of―and solutions to―our collective inability to focus on the things that matter to us. She walks you through the practical strategies you can start using today to help you regain control of your attention. You'll learn all about why your mind wanders, how modern technologies hijack your concentration, and what you can do, right now, to reclaim your clarity. Inside the book:

• Explanations of the biological and neurological bases of attention, focus, and attention
• Specific strategies to combat common sources of inattention and distraction, like social media, stress, and multitasking
• Step-by-step guides to building daily habits that boost your concentration in the short term and for the long term
• Hands-on techniques for creating an environment that encourages and rewards deep focus

Great for students looking for help with studying and learning, Focus For Dummies is also an invaluable book for people struggling with ADHD, professionals looking for increased productivity, and for anyone else who just wants to learn to live in and enjoy the moment.