Intense Focus: How to Be More Productive in a World Full of Distractions

Our attention has never been as divided as it is today. Many of us realize that our brains have difficulty multitasking. Yet we feel compelled to do it anyway, while filling every moment of our lives with meaningless distraction. Super Focus offers deep insights into how to optimally control your attention to achieve a greater sense of purpose and productivity throughout the day. The latest research in neuroscience reveals that our brain has two powerful modes that can be activated when we use our attention effectively: the concentration mode (superior focus), which is the basis of high productivity, and the creativity mode (dispersed focus), which enables us to connect ideas in innovative ways. Super Focus helps you access both mental modes so you can focus more deeply, think more clearly, and work and live more mindfully every day. Chris Bailey covers topics such as: identifying and addressing the four main types of distraction and interruption; Creating a clear physical and mental work environment; Controlling motivation and working shorter hours to increase productivity; Take breaks on purpose; Multitask strategically; Learn when to pay attention and when to let your mind wander wherever it wants. By changing the way you think about your attention, Hyperfocus reveals that the more effectively you learn how to control it, the better you will be able to manage every aspect of your life.