Books about attention
Hyperfocus
What is Hyperfocus about?
“Hyperfocus” by Chris Bailey is a guide to being productive by maximizing your ability to focus. You will find out about two types of focus and how to employ them for different tasks. The book provides strategies for mastering both types of focus.
Deep Work
What is Deep Work about?
“Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World” (2016) by Cal Newport is a guide on working productively. The book assists with time and attention management as well as gives advice on personal growth. The tips here are not trite statements but real-life experiences of the author and other celebrities.
Indistractable
What is Indistractable about?
Is it challenging for you to concentrate, and you are constantly getting sidetracked? Indistractable by Nir Eyal explores the challenges of staying focused in a world full of distractions. You will discover a four-step, research-backed model to become indistractable and control your time and attention.
Focus
What is Focus about?
In his study, Daniel Goleman explains why excelling in any field—business, education, arts, or sports—requires devoting rapt attention. Goleman discusses the three different sorts of attention: inner, other, and outside. He gives actionable advice that can help you train your focus and gain more from your work or studies.
The Shallows
What is The Shallows about?
Have you ever thought about how the Internet and social media can transform our brains and thinking capabilities? Are we losing our abilities of critical thinking and reading? You can find out this and much more in The Shallows by Nicholas Carr.
Attention Span
What is Attention Span about?
Do you notice how hard it is to sit through a 3-hour movie without distractions? The ultimate culprit is our attention span. Read Dr. Gloria Mark's book "Attention Span" and find out why multitasking is harmful, how to refuel your mental resources, and how to work with kinetic attention in our digitalized world.
Scattered Minds (1999)
What is Scattered Minds (1999) about?
Dispelling the myth of ADD as a purely genetic condition, Scattered Minds emphasizes the significant role of emotional and psychological factors. Gabor Maté offers a blend of neuroscience, psychology, and personal anecdotes for a path toward healing and resilience. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding an often misunderstood condition.
Digital Minimalism
What is Digital Minimalism about?
“Digital Minimalism” by Cal Newport sheds light on the destructive influence of digitalization on our lives. The book explains how we can be more in touch with the real world and get satisfaction from it using the philosophy of digital minimalism.
Flow
What is Flow about?
“Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi uncovers the secret to living happily and fully. Unlike many would think, it’s not about wealth, fame, or power but about savoring precious moments of deep engagement. Csikszentmihalyi introduces us to the concept of “flow,” a state of peak enjoyment, deep concentration, and profound creativity. Through his insightful analysis, we learn how to use this power, channel our passions, and unlock the heights of personal fulfillment.
The Organized Mind
What is The Organized Mind about?
Many of us feel like our brains are drowning in information. In "The Organized Mind," neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin explains why our modern world is mentally exhausting and what we can do about it. He describes why the constant flood of emails, notifications, and decisions is so overwhelming. But don’t worry; Levitin offers plenty of practical advice on how to declutter your mind and take back control.
Captivology
What is Captivology about?
“Captivology” by Ben Parr sheds light on how to attract someone's interest and effectively keep it under control. The book offers valuable insights into captivation triggers that can help you succeed in today's world.
Peak Mind
What is Peak Mind about?
“Peak Mind” is a scientifically sound exploration of human attention and memory. It explores how our brain works and lays out a strategy for improving its processes. One of the ways to do this is the practice of mindfulness.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
What is Thinking, Fast and Slow about?
In “Thinking, Fast and Slow”, Daniel Kahneman invites us on a journey through the complex landscape of our minds, revealing how two distinct systems govern our thought processes. Using psychological insights and engaging examples, Kahneman unveils the hidden impacts of cognitive biases and heuristics on our perceptions, decisions, and beliefs.
Mindful Self-Discipline
What is Mindful Self-Discipline about?
If you want to become more disciplined but want to do it in a more compassionate way, you’ll find value in "Mindful Self-Discipline". This book approaches self-discipline with the foundation of mindfulness; thus, achieving it becomes a steady and lasting process. You can improve your efficiency and maintain mental health and well-being simultaneously.
Your Brain at Work
What is Your Brain at Work about?
“Your Brain at Work” (2009) lays out a comprehensive strategy for maximizing brain power. Are you looking for helpful advice on how to manage your cognitive processes? Through engaging explanations and practical examples, David Rock helps readers understand how to allocate their mental resources better, enhance focus, and improve productivity.
Altered Traits
What is Altered Traits about?
“Altered Traits” is the result of numerous research studies on meditation, which show that this practice can be useful in healing traumas and health diseases. If you wonder how you can change your life in the long run, read on and learn more about meditation, mindfulness, altered states, and, of course, altered traits.
How to Break Up with Your Phone
What is How to Break Up with Your Phone about?
In this exploration inspired by Catherine Price's “How to Break Up with Your Phone”, we delve into our intricate relationship with smartphones, examining their impact on our daily lives. The journey encourages a mindful approach to technology through a series of practical steps, fostering a healthier, more balanced digital life.
The Power of Now
What is The Power of Now about?
In “The Power of Now”, Eckhart Tolle delves into the transformative potential of living fully in the present moment. Through a blend of deep insights and practical wisdom, he guides readers on a journey to discover the richness of the now. This exploration offers a fresh perspective on life's essence and our innate capacity for enduring peace.
Bored and Brilliant
What is Bored and Brilliant about?
Did you know that boredom can be your biggest booster on the road to productivity? As strange as it may sound, Manoush Zomorodi, in his book “Bored and Brilliant”, states that boredom helps our brain to rest, which then leads to bursts of creativity.
Dopamine Detox
What is Dopamine Detox about?
“Dopamine Detox” is an accessible primer on the human brain that explores how we experience pleasure. This book explains the role of dopamine in our everyday lives and why dopamine overstimulation can harm us. Let’s find out what can bring us long-lasting pleasure!
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