EFR 539: The Science of Paying Attention and How to Develop a Peak Mind in 12 Minutes a Day with Dr. Amishi Jha, PhD

<p>Studies show that, when performing any given task, we’re giving our attention to that task only half the time. Yet, as our guest explains, <em>this is by design</em>.</p> <p>Because we are overwhelmed with information (i.e. senses) every time we make a decision, our brains pay <em>attention</em> to be able to home in on the most important information we need at that particular moment.</p> <p>Listen in as Dr. Amisha Jha does a deep dive into the nature of <em>attention</em> and the three factors that contribute to (and deplete) our “attentional gas tank”. She explains how to cultivate a <em>peak mind</em> through mindfulness practices, and even shares the 12-minute daily exercise anybody can do to embody the same state of mindfulness as that of special operators in the military.</p> <p>Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami and the author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3aTlSbi"><em>Peak Mind</em></a>. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. Her TED Talk, “How to Tame Your Wandering Mind”, has garnered over five million views.</p> <p> </p> <p>Follow Dr. Jha <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/amishipjha/">@amishipjha</a></p> <p>Follow Chase <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/chase_chewning/">@chase_chewning</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><em>Episode resources:</em></strong></p> <ul> <li>Save 15% on Cured Nutrition functional mushroom and CBD products with code EVERFORWARD at <a href= "http://bit.ly/2RmXcja">www.CuredNutrition.com</a></li> <li>Save 20% on any Somavedic device with code EVERFORWARD at <a href= "https://somavedic.com/?ref=Ae3Qr">www.Somavedic.com</a> </li> <li>Watch the video and learn more at <a href= "https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/540">https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/539</a> </li> </ul>