The Social Brain Ep. 9: FOCUS! The Neuroscience of Attention and Strategies for Improving It

These days, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and distracted by the barrage of notifications, emails, and tasks that vie for our attention. It can be hard to stay focused and give our undivided attention to the things that truly matter. Rather than reflexively reacting to the chaos, we must take the time to pause, reflect, and make intentional decisions about how to use the power of our attention. We often take for granted our ability to take control of our attention, forgetting that the brain's attention system is limited and requires us to be mindful and intentional in how we use it. Attention is the cornerstone of our ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn, and each of us is the product of the information and experiences we've chosen to pay attention to throughout our lives. In this episode, we'll be exploring the neuroscience of attention, the strategies we can use to maximize our attention, and the potential impact of attention on our lives.    --   What do you want us to cover in future episodes? Drop it in the comments on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_aN1oWXey34   --  Links to follow:  Make sure to subscribe to Taylor's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUNqseoOq5DfzwCRI-7ZAow  Subscribe to @senseofmindshow and follow on social media:  https://linktr.ee/senseofmind    Podcast: Social Brain Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-brain/id1645182617   --  Stuff We Mentioned:  Taylor's Lecture on Attention: https://youtu.be/QQx71Y6ug1Y  Taylor's short video on goals: https://youtu.be/_U8VX8YaHxo  Andrew Huberman Interviews Sam Harris: https://youtu.be/-wIt_WsJGfw  Book: "On Task" by David Badre: https://www.amazon.com/Task-Brain-Gets-Things-Done/dp/0691175551   Related Content:  Fostering Attention for Human Needs: https://youtu.be/y-fQywP6qa8  Sabine Kastner Attention Lecture: https://youtu.be/ibkYKT77LE8  Bob Desimone Attention Lecture: https://youtu.be/8vDLThNV1Ww  --  #focusstrategies #neuroscienceofattention #neuroscience #thesocialbrain #socialneuroscience --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/senseofmind/support