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What would being less overwhelmed look like? We all know the answer - we'd spent more time outside, away from our phones, living at a slower and less frantic pace. It's not complicated - and yet accessing that feeling really is. But maybe we're not the problem?

This powerful exploration of how modern society and the relentless march of technology have contributed to the epidemic of anxiety, mental health struggles, and the breakdown of our ability to focus, is an eye-opening read. It argues that in world of infinite distractions, we're losing more than just our attention - we're losing our ability to live fully in the present moment.

Peppered with cutting-edge insights from positive psychology, neuroscience, and anthropology, The Art of Focus is a radical guide to reclaiming control, with a host of practical, research-backed strategies that will help you break free from the constant barrage of distractions and reconnect with what really matters in life.

It will equip you with tools that go far beyond the surface-level advice of "break up with your phone." Instead, you'll discover concepts like the spotlight effect, popcorn brain, and zoochosis, and you'll learn how to apply a host of actionable methods, such as the 10/5 principle and niksen to reduce anxiety, rediscover joy, and learn to live with focus and intention. Strategies like mastering keystone habits (Eat, Move, Sleep) and embracing delayed gratification will soon be essential tools for your long-term mental and emotional well-being.

Whether it's managing anxiety, improving focus, or simply learning to slow down in an overwhelming world, The Art of Focus gives a compelling, hopeful alternative to the chaos. Its advice is rock solid and backed by silence, making it a book that will not only resonate but inspire real, lasting change in your life.
Author Andy Cope, Oliver Cope and Hannah Knowles
Duration 8 hours
Release Date
ISBN 9781399828574
Format Audiobook
Publisher John Murray Press
Genre Psychology, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Time management
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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