Find your passion, because that makes the rest a lot easier.Then practice focussing attention.Then practice more and more.

Learning Attention

<ul><li>Meditation - meditation is the art of focussing attention</li><li>Goal-setting - achieving a goal gives a boost that increases motivation and focuses attention</li><li>Being in flow - look for activities that are beyond your current capability but not outside your potential</li></ul>

Focusing Attention

The downside to attention is missing other important stuff when you're paying attention elsewhere.Switching attention is a skill that needs practice.You practice it by:<ul><li>becoming good at spotting signals that suggest you should change your attention</li><li>learning how to balance your brain and gut instinct</li><li>being genuinely open to ideas, thoughts and attitudes from other people</li></ul>

Switching Attention

Hot on the heels of her new book, “Neuroscience for Leadership”, Kitty gives us insight into the power of attention as a key mechanism to change your brain. A professional coach helping leaders achieve sustainable change, Kitty Chisholm developed a passionate interest in how people and organisations learn and change through her work with the Open University. As a founder Director of BoardwalkLeadership, she uses her knowledge of how brains can be changed to support more women into leadership and companies to develop a more diverse leadership pipeline. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Mindfulness

Pay attention:  you can change your brain | Kitty Chisholm | TEDxLondonBusinessSchool

Lost in thoughts - know you are lost in thoughts and come back to the present moment.Offer loving kindness - you don't have to like pain but hold it with compassion.See and smile - see pain as pain without the added agitation of the mind, and smile.Take a deep breath - know you are not alone and we all deal with negative thoughts.

LOST In Suffering

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Kasim teaches and presents on the use of mindfulness for creating healing, transformation, and peace. He is passionate about enhancing people’s sense of joy, authenticity, and presence. Kasim also teaches and speaks about the use of laughter and laughter yoga for improving wellness. Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a therapist with interest in fostering positive change in mental health both inside and outside the therapy room. He recently returned from completing a challenging six-month meditation retreat in silence, in a forest monastery in South East Asia. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

Pay attention: you can change your brain | Kitty Chisholm | TEDxLondonBusinessSchool

How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction | Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat | TEDxSFU

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