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Psychologies, the leading magazine for intelligent people, provides their inspirational yet rigorous approach to the perennial topic of focus, to include topics of mindfulness, clarity and productivity.

How are you today? We would hazard a guess that your answer will be along the lines of ''I''m so busy,'' ''I feel so frazzled,'' or ''what-am-I doing-even reading-this-book, I''ve got so much to do!''

However, we also suspect that you know in your heart of hearts, that life''s not supposed to feel like this. You''re not supposed to feel like you''re in a hamster wheel that you can''t get off; that life is a whirlwind'' or one never-ending To Do list.'' You know there has to be another way - but what is it? Well here it is: Real Focus.

Written in association with Psychologies Magazine the leading magazine for intelligent people, covering work, personal development and lifestyle issues Real Focus is:

  • Packed full of tips, techniques and advice to h

    Table of Contents

    Foreword by Suzy Greaves, Editor, Psychologies v

    Introduction 1

    1: How focused are you? 7

    Chapter 1: Defining ‘real focus’ 9

    Take the Test: How focused are you? 22

    Chapter 2: The busy trap 27

    Take the Test: Are you productive or just busy? 44

    Chapter 3: The impact of being overwhelmed 49

    Take the Test: How distracted are you? 58

    2: Why do you lack focus? 63

    Chapter 4: The attention deficit 65

    Take the Test: Do you know how to prioritize? 83

    Chapter 5: Finding a balance: men, women and our changing roles 89

    Chapter 6: Focus robbers 107

    3: How can you become more focused? 117

    Chapter 7: Do what matters 119

    Chapter 8: Reclaim your time 135

    Chapter 9: Be present 151

    Chapter 10: Embrace systems 165

    What Next? 173

    About Psychologies 174

    References 175

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 06/05/2016
      ISBN13: 9780857086600, 978-0857086600
      ISBN10: 085708660X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Psychologies, the leading magazine for intelligent people, provides their inspirational yet rigorous approach to the perennial topic of focus, to include topics of mindfulness, clarity and productivity.

      How are you today? We would hazard a guess that your answer will be along the lines of ''I''m so busy,'' ''I feel so frazzled,'' or ''what-am-I doing-even reading-this-book, I''ve got so much to do!''

      However, we also suspect that you know in your heart of hearts, that life''s not supposed to feel like this. You''re not supposed to feel like you''re in a hamster wheel that you can''t get off; that life is a whirlwind'' or one never-ending To Do list.'' You know there has to be another way - but what is it? Well here it is: Real Focus.

      Written in association with Psychologies Magazine the leading magazine for intelligent people, covering work, personal development and lifestyle issues Real Focus is:

      • Packed full of tips, techniques and advice to h

        Table of Contents

        Foreword by Suzy Greaves, Editor, Psychologies v

        Introduction 1

        1: How focused are you? 7

        Chapter 1: Defining ‘real focus’ 9

        Take the Test: How focused are you? 22

        Chapter 2: The busy trap 27

        Take the Test: Are you productive or just busy? 44

        Chapter 3: The impact of being overwhelmed 49

        Take the Test: How distracted are you? 58

        2: Why do you lack focus? 63

        Chapter 4: The attention deficit 65

        Take the Test: Do you know how to prioritize? 83

        Chapter 5: Finding a balance: men, women and our changing roles 89

        Chapter 6: Focus robbers 107

        3: How can you become more focused? 117

        Chapter 7: Do what matters 119

        Chapter 8: Reclaim your time 135

        Chapter 9: Be present 151

        Chapter 10: Embrace systems 165

        What Next? 173

        About Psychologies 174

        References 175

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