9. Be attentive and bring your mind back to what you are doing. - Deepstash

9. Be attentive and bring your mind back to what you are doing.

When you focus your attention on anything, be alert, and when you find yourself thinking on something else, try to stay patient, and bring your mind back to the subject again and again.

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