You know, I wrote the book in part because I was struggling to focus and pay attention and I was blaming myself. I was like, there is something wrong with you, you are weak, you are not good enough.

Mindfulness of breathing is a focused-attention practice that we can get to work out, just like a body workout. These are the steps: 1) Sit in an upright, stable, and alert posture.

On today's episode of the 5 Things podcast: Author Johann Hari shares how difficult it is for people to focus and pay attention now, how we got here and what can be done about it.He talks with ...

How the pandemic stole your focus — and how to get it back The pandemic shortened our attention spans — and so-called "burnout brain" is a real side effect ...

Founder of Śmiech & Partners. Coach to senior executives on leadership and impact on a foundation of emotional intelligence at work. The number of distractions is growing by the day. Data ...

Stress can cloud our ability to focus, says Arryn Robbins, a cognitive psychologist at the University of Richmond who specializes in visual search. Think of your attention like a spotlight, she says.

If you’ve ever struggled to pay attention, even on tasks you care about, you’re not alone—and if you’re living with ADHD, this challenge can feel nearly constant. ADHD doesn’t just make it hard to ...