Podcast 327: The myth of multitasking + how to actually improve focus to get things done

Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I interview cognitive neuroscientist and author Dr. Amishi P. Jha about her amazing new book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day. We talk about the different kinds of attention systems in the brain, how to train the brain to pay more attention and focus in high stress situations, how mindfulness can improve attention, and so much more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-myth-of-multitasking-how-to-actually-improve-focus-to-get-things-doneFor more info on Dr. Amishi and to get her book visit: https://amishi.comGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Boll & Branch: Visit bollandbranch.com and get 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code DRLEAF-Pendulum: ry Pendulum Glucose Control for 90 days. If you’re not satisfied with your levels, you’ll get your money back. Visit pendulumlife.com to find out more and use the promo code DRLEAF for 20% off your first bottle of your membership.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS1:00, 50:00 Why Dr. Amishi wrote new book Peak Mind2:30 Training the brain to pay better attention5:00 The neuroscience of attention8:00 The different types of attention20:30 How our environment can affect our ability to pay attention21:40 Why multi-tasking is not a great way to pay attention37:40 Mindfulness & attention41:00 The importance of breathwork & mindfulnessADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.