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“My experience is what I agree to attend to.”

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Attention Management

Attention Management

It's is the practice of controlling distractions, being present in the moment, finding flow, and maximizing focus, so you can create a life of choice, around things that are important to you.

It is the ability to recognize when your attention is being stolen (or has the potential to ...

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Controlling External Factors

Controlling External Factors

  • Control your technology: it’s there to serve you, not the other way around. As often as possible and especially when you’re working, keep your phone silent and out of sight.
  • Control your environment. Set boundaries with others, especially in an open-office setting. For ...

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Controlling Internal Factors

Controlling Internal Factors

  • Control your behavior: for example, open only one window on your computer screen, and give your full attention to one task until it’s complete, or until a designated stopping point. 
  • Control your thoughts: practice noticing when your mind is veering off in its own direc...

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Choosing What You Attend To

Choosing What You Attend To

Attention management offers a deliberate approach that puts you back in control, by managing both external and internal factors.

Practicing attention management means fighting back against the distractions and creating opportunities throughout your day to support your priorities. 

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#5. What to say when a line has been crossed

#5. What to say when a line has been crossed

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