From the course: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World (Blinkist Summary)
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Productive meditation
From the course: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World (Blinkist Summary)
Productive meditation
- [Narrator] Blink number three. Focus your brain and be selective about your use of technology. In the modern world our brains have grown accustomed to craving distraction. After all, everywhere we look people are glued to their screens playing games, messaging or refreshing their Facebook pages on repeat. The problem is that our brains are wired to be easily distracted. That's because evolutionarily speaking these distractions could pose risks or opportunities. As a result, it's hard for us to deeply focus on one task. But don't worry. Productive meditation can rewire your brain and help you focus. Here's how it works. Use moments that would otherwise be unproductive, like walking your dog, taking a shower or commuting to work, to consider a problem you need to take care of without letting your mind change subjects. To get started ask yourself questions that identify different issues in solving a given…
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