Find actionable techniques to improve attention span, sharpen the mind, and maintain clarity amid distractions.
This section includes practical concentration exercises and advice for developing steady mental control. Learn how to focus on one task at a time, avoid overstimulation, and regain the inner stillness that leads to productivity and peace of mind.
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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 …
People often ask, “Why do I hold my breath when I focus?” Do you hold your breath when trying to concentrate? Many hold their breath as if holding the breath helps to concentrate. This is done unconsciously, but it creates physical and mental strain, which is absolutely unnecessary, unhealthy, and …
People often ask me questions about meditation and visualization. One common question is, “How to visualize or meditate without words?” Here is a question someone has asked me a few days ago, which is a typical question: “How can I meditate or visualize without words? My meditations and visualization are …
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 …
Ophiel ( Edward C. Peach )was an occultist and teacher who taught and wrote about esotericism and the occult during the 1960s – 70’s. His books focus on the practical side of the occult and are like a precious gold mine of practical information and instructions. I have read most …
William Walker Atkinson was a prolific writer known for his books on the power of the mind. Though his books were written in the early years of the twentieth century, they are still popular up to this day. In his books, he speaks about the powers of the mind and …
Why are focus and concentration important? What are focus and concentration? Let’s first define what concentration is. Concentration is the ability to focus the attention on one single thought or subject, excluding everything else from the field of awareness. It is one of the most important abilities one should possess. …