Too Much Focusing Is Draining. Here's A Better Strategy
Getting and staying focused can be a challenge in the best of times. But with everything going on in the world, concentrating can often feel down-right impossible.
Testament to that challenge is the burgeoning self-help industry bursting with books, blogs, videos and TED Talks on the topic. There's even a site called Caveday where the focus-challenged gather together on Zoom - computer cameras switched on for accountability, all other technology put away - for deep-focus work sessions. Among other things, it requires that participants "monotask," because multitasking distracts our brains and prevents us from entering true focus and flow.
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Dharmendra ji is leading our flood relief in Bihar and a source of constant inspiration for us to provide more help to the flood victims. You can call him @ 9431477171 if you want any direct feedback from the ground level or for sending any material. Convenient timings to call: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Morning (IST) 10:30 PM to 12:00 AM in Evening(IST)
Latest Update: Health care, a prime concern at the moment. As the water is receding in some areas, they are becoming epidemic prone !
This blog has information received from Bihar on flood relief efforts undertaken by AID, AID India and partners. Donations links:
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