Why You Can't Force Focus

No matter whether you're walking, biking or driving, there are things you can do to stay safe on the road. NPR health correspondent Pien Huang shares her reporting on tips to keep each other safe while sharing our busy streets.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our ne ... Show More

Have you ever had a disturbing thought pop up into your head? Thoughts that are distressing, repetitive and unwanted are called intrusive thoughts. NPR's senior Visuals producer LA Johnson talks with a therapist and a researcher to figure out what these thoughts mean, where they ... Show More

Have you ever woken up with a crick in your neck after a bad night's sleep? Or feel like you can't rotate your head? Many people will experience neck pain at some point in life. Luckily, there are science-backed treatments and exercises to ease those nagging aches. This episode, ... Show More

Fast Company has been writing about how to beat distractions and find more focus at work for years, but right now all of the normal advice feels less practical. Between the stress and worry that has accompanied the pandemic and economic crisis--coupled with the tumultuous preside ... Show More

When you were a kid, teachers and parents probably told you to concentrate. And as an adult, you likely often think about how much more productive, present, and happy you'd be if only you had better focus. But despite how much we think about our desire to improve our focus, no on ... Show More

You know, with the constant buzz of smartphones and all the digital noise, it's like our distraction muscles have become super strong while our focus muscles could use a little workout. But guess what? Just like hitting the gym to strengthen your muscles, you can train your brain ... Show More

Episode 346: Do you struggle to focus at BJJ Class? Do you zone out when you are at the gym? Small details can make a big difference in both lifting and rolling. Knowing when to tune in and really focus is important. In our distracted age of so much stimulus it is hard to have en ... Show More

Episode 454 - We live in world of distractions and every day we receive more. So how to we become masters of focus and concentration? In this episode I give simple, yet powerful, strategies so that you can master the art of concentration. Reveal the hidden patterns shaping your c ... Show More

Does it feel impossible to concentrate these days? You're not alone. In this fascinating discussion, the author of Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention - and How to Think Deeply Again reveals the hidden forces conspiring to hijack our attention spans. From predatory tech pla ... Show More

How do you concentrate? If you feel like you are constantly struggling to concentrate and struggling to tame your ‘monkey mind’, this show is for you. A Hindu priest, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker and a former monk of 10 years, today’s guest Dandapani has years of experience helping ... Show More

During this 20 minute guided meditation for focus and concentration we'll increase our productivity. Using techniques found in mindfulness meditation to boost our mental focus and clarity. Guided meditations for focus, concentration, productivity and clarity all have one thing in ... Show More

Not being able to focus is often the gateway drug to anxiety. If you’re anything like me, and many others who face anxiety you might’ve suffered from severe problems with focus… Each day at school or work would be a mental dance in my head where I would try my best to genuinely c ... Show More