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May 2022
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Discover Your Focus in 12 Minutes with D...

Jim Kwik, Your Brain Coach, Founder www.KwikLearning.com
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How do you train your attention and stop your mind from wandering in only twelve minutes a day? Maintaining your attention and focus in a world filled with distractions can be very difficult. The constant disruption of notifications can start to feel like you don’t have ownership over your own mind. But solutions like avoiding technology for periods of time ... Show More
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