How To Focus Your Distracted Mind | Jim Kwik & Adam Gazzaley

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How do you focus a distracted mind? Attention and focus come up a lot in the Kwik Brain community.
In the world of dings and pings, staying on task can become increasingly difficult, especially when your to-do list is a mile long. But attention exists to help you not only survive, but to thrive-if it’s trained.
To go in-depth on this topic, I’m thrilled to have Dr. Adam Gazzaley, M.D., Ph.D. on our show today. Dr. Gazzaley is the David Dolby Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Physiology, and Psychiatry at UCSF. He’s the founder of Neuroscape, host of a national PBS show, and the co-author of The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World.
It’s impossible to put all of your focus everywhere at the same time. That’s simply not how the brain works. But being able to ignore certain stimuli isn’t a process that comes naturally. You have to learn how to direct where your attention goes. If you’ve been struggling with how to concentrate, focus, and minimize distractions in your daily life, this episode is for you.
0:00 Adam Gazzaley
2:21 Focus and attention
7:45 Removing distractions
15:30 Cognition is important
18:50 Multitasking is a myth
22:00 Video games for brain health
27:05 Brain health tips
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[@JimKwik]

Subscribe so we can stay in touch and learn together. 🧠

[@hellokitty826]

I wish the word switch tasking was used instead of multitasking 😅

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he he he he he he he he....Jim (the man)Kwik....the spider man of quick learning and brain efficiency!!!

[@babyblue7798]

i love Jim's voice and clear diction. English is my second language and I understand him 100%. I've started listening to the topic and got distracted thinking about my upcoming dental appt . i soon realized what i was doing and brought myself back to listening to the interview.

[@elovedays]

Wow!!!Good work Mr.Kwik to have Dr.Gazzaley on the Podcast. Both of you are icons.More power to your brains!!!

[@cjod7652]

Thanks for the podcast. I'll be sure to grab the book. When he said "No one says oh, I forgot to eat today", I screamed...oh I do 😢😂.

[@dylan4331]

Bravo talk talk for both of you precious talk 🙌🌹🙌

[@user-nd8po4wk9e]

WELL DONE, TEACHER.

[@Dil.Careem]

A distracted mind can make it difficult to focus and accomplish tasks. Start by identifying the source of your distractions, whether it's technology or external factors. Practice mindfulness techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to calm your mind and increase focus. Prioritize your tasks and break them down into smaller, manageable steps. Remember to take breaks and reward yourself for your progress. With practice and patience, you can train your mind to stay focused and achieve your goals.

[@ligiasommers]

Amazing talk , thank you both 🙏🏻🌹✨🙏🏻

[@louismaberry9683]

Inspiring content! Great job!

[@chayblay]

Enhancing human cognition is listed as a global challenge in the Effective Altruism forums

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You have to be viral and got millions of subscribers.

[@TocaBoca15328]

hi Jim, thank you very much for this information. I would like to ask you if you have considered put theese videos in spanish languaje. It would be helpfull for many people. For example I workout every morning and listen to this information. Thanks again for your content.

[@nildakhalessi1139]

Will this game help elder people's cognition?

[@dylan4331]

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[@martinsdicis4000]

Seems like I just got distracted by this video :D

[@judefabiandominic5963]

Digital medicine will definitely thrive

[@cindylattieri1414]

I thought something was wrong with me because I can’t multitask

[@AT-dx9pf]

All this seems obvious but stated in scientific jargon. Saying that filtering out the irrelevant info is the key to focusing is in essence no different than the definition of focusing. Sleep is good for the brain to be able to focus...brilliant! Lol.

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[@jamesbetton9879]

Great info on focus and what you can do to build up your focus aptitude 🫶🏾