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"All These Distractions"
🕑 Added 2022-02-03 13:05:01 +0000 UTCPatreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk about avoiding the distractions that create psychological and emotional clutter with Dr. Amishi Jha, and they answer the following questions:
How are distractions and disconnection related? (00:32)
What is “working memory”? (02:30)
How do you view mental clutter? (04:51)
What is the “River of Thought Practice”? (07:34)
What are some helpful tips for improving focus and attention? (09:38)
How do we become better listeners? (12:14)
What is “mind traveling”? (16:16)
Can some people handle more on their “whiteboard” than others, or does everyone have the same capacity? (19:10)
Does stress negatively affect our working memory? (22:33)
How do you define “mindfulness”? (27:31)
What do you mean by “thoughts aren’t facts”? (33:49)
What is “decentering”? (34:06)
How do I best manage unavoidable interruptions? (37:08)
What is “focus, notice, redirect”? (39:40)
What is the “Find Your Flashlight Practice”? (40:48)
What practices can help us develop a peak mind? (44:10)
How do you ignore your mind’s insistence that you hang on to something you don’t need anymore? (50:01)
How do I resist the temptation of social media? (52:04)
Is there a cognitive benefit to maintaining close relationships with a few friends compared to casual contact with multiple acquaintances? (1:01:45)
What is “reification”? (1:05:08)
What is “dereification”? (1:06:22)
LINKS
Book: Love People, Use Things
Book: Peak Mind
Instagram: Mallory French
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Instagram: Danny Unknwn
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Text: 937-202-4654
Tour: The Minimalists
Website: Dr. Amishi Jha
MAXIM
“A mind is a terrible thing to clutter.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Pay attention to your attention.” —Dr. Amishi Jha
“A quiet mind is a clutter-free mind.” —Ryan Nicodemus
“There is no refund for misspent attention.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 325.
Comments
Julie Kelly
This is so good!
Nick Wethington
I truly enjoyed this episode and Dr. Jha - I cannot wait to read her book!
