Regular mindfulness practice improves mental focus

To hyperfocus,

• Choose a productive or meaningful object of attention;
• Eliminate as many external and internal distractions as you can;
• Set a timer
• Focus on that chosen object of attention;
• Continually draw your focus back to that one object of attention....

You can think of willpower as a muscle. The more you use it, the more it wears out, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. 

When we agonize over a decision, we deplete our limited supply of willpower much more quickly, causing us to feel exhausted and overwhelmed...

• Since ancient times, people know the connection between isolation and mental focus. Cultures with traditions of old religions believe that solitude is important for enlightenment.
  
• A loner's brain goes in a state of active mental rest, due to the stillness of being al...