Interested in Focusing Workshops and Events? Check out these other areas of the TFI website: What is Focusing? Focusing shows how to pause the on-going situation and create a space for new possibilities for carrying forward. This practice, developed from the Philosophy of the Implicit, shows how to apply open attention to something which is directly experienced but…
Have you ever been in the middle of working on something really important-like a report your boss wants yesterday or a presentation you have to give at the next staff meeting-only to have your mind drift awayright in the middle of it? Perhaps you start worrying about another project with a deadline that s fast approachingyou know, the one you probably should be…
My financial goals change at least once a year. While that might seem like a lot, it’s not necessarily a bad thing. I’m in a different spot now than I was a year ago and it would be silly for me to keep saving money for something that no longer appeals to me. Since I don’t have any debt all of my goals have to do with saving money. A little less than a year ago I…
Two types of intelligence Human intelligence can be categorized into crystallized intelligence and fluid intelligence. Crystallized intelligence represents the accuracy and wealth of intelligence, as well as the ability to operate that intelligence. It can be attained through hard work in study and experience. On the other hand, fluid intelligence is at work when…
The GMAT is not just a test of your analytical skills or reading ability. It is also a test of your focus. How long can you focus and perform at a high level. This does not come easy, and it requires practice and a plan. One place in particular where our focus can wain is in the Verbal section. There is so much to read, and so much of it seems uninteresting. But the…
I suppose you mean kind of scientific article since you mention numbers, charts, headings, etc. Or at least follow the same structure. I used to had the same problem when I was reading a significant amount of them for my thesis. The problem here is (correct me if I m wrong) [description of my experience]: Grab the article, you pay attention to the title. Try to understand…
Business moves at supersonic speed. While technology has facilitated easier communication and information gathering, it has also ushered in a new economy in which the common worker can be more readily replaced by technological advancements than ever before. The option to utilize advanced algorithms, data visualization and robotics as opposed to human assistance has…
As an entrepreneur, you have a lot on your plate. Staying focused can be tough with a constant stream of employees, clients, emails, and phone calls demanding your attention. Amid the noise, understanding your brain’s limitations and working around them can improve your focus and increase your productivity. Our brains are finely attuned to distraction, so today s…
Do you struggle with reaching your goals? The reality is that most people do struggle. When you set goals for yourself, you undoubtedly have the very best of intentions. You want to succeed with your goals and reap the many benefits that come with making successful and important changes in your life. However, there is something that you may fail to account for in…
Previous There has been a significant rise in the past decade or so of the use of natural focus and concentration booster supplements to improve an individual’s ability to stay alert for longer periods of time. Focus booster supplements will have a number of different types of brain booster vitamins and brain enhancing amino acids in them. These vitamins and amino…
A few months after arriving in Australia to start my Masters, I was met with my first tough challenge. I’d already got a student job and the burden of studies on my lousy shoulders was proving a little too much to handle. However, I was still doing reasonably well; flicking through piles of notes, skimming two or three books at a time and preparing rather slowly for…
Ever have a day like this? One minute you re prepping for your next status meeting. The next, an urgent email pops up and you begin replying-and before you can hit send a co-worker alarms you with an instant message demanding your immediate attention to put out a fire. One study by McKinsey found that unnecessary workplace interruptions are costly, with high-skill…
