In a previous article, I wrote about the “News Diet“. In this article, I am writing about a similar yet different topic, “The Mental Diet”. You can eat indiscriminately anything you find in your refrigerator, and you can exercise some control. In the same way, you may let every thought …
Here is a question somebody asked me, which is relevant to a great number of people: “I cannot concentrate on things, and I get some things in my mind that come repeatedly while doing things, which makes me very sad. Please help.” What you focus on grows. If you keep …
Do you wish to clear your mind from thoughts so you can focus better, free yourself from stress, and stop being absent-minded? A website visitor has recently asked the following question: “So you are saying once our mind is cleared, we start experiencing inner peace, but what is the most important …
Can concentration and multitasking go together? I have been asked whether improving concentration might interfere with one’s multi-tasking ability. Concentration means doing one thing at a time or focusing on one thought. It is the opposite of multitasking, which involves trying to do several things simultaneously. When we do several …
“Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.”– Alexander Graham Bell Why should you care about improving your concentration skills? Let’s answer this question. There are many reasons why you should care. Improving your focus and concentration skills …
You are probably familiar with the following situation. You sit down to read or study but soon catch yourself thinking about other matters. You try to focus on your work, but you start daydreaming, or some bothering thoughts occupy your attention. Most people have difficulty focusing their minds and ignoring …
Do you hold your breath when trying to concentrate? People often ask, “Why do I hold my breath when I focus?” Many hold their breath when they need to concentrate on a task, study, or work, as if it helps them focus. When you dive into the water, you need …
It’s a fact that the mind is restless. It is constantly busy with thoughts. Are you aware of the restlessness of your mind and the constant movement of your thoughts? If you could watch your mind, you would see that it jumps from one thought to another, never standing still. …
People often ask questions about meditation and visualization. One question appears again and again: “How can I meditate or visualize without words? My practice is always accompanied by explanatory talk in my mind, and I can’t stop it.” If you recognize this, you are not alone. Many people have an …
Do you have difficulty concentrating? Do you encounter difficulties when trying to focus your attention? People often ask themselves, “Why is it difficult to hold my attention fixed on one subject or thought for longer than a few seconds? Why am I often distracted by thoughts or sensory impressions when …