Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day

How mindfulness unlocks attentional powers and transforms your mind

Amishi P. Jha

2021

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About This Book

Discover how mastering your attention can deliver up to 50% more of your own life, boost your performance under pressure, and help you savor every moment. In Peak Mind, you’ll learn why distraction, stress, and rumination hijack your focus, how to reclaim it in as little as twelve minutes a day, and why ancient attentional training matters more than ever. Through vivid real-life stories, clear neuroscience, and practical exercises, you’ll gain the tools to sharpen your concentration, strengthen your working memory, and reduce unhelpful mind-wandering—so you can live fully, think clearly, and thrive in a chaotic world.

About the Author

Amishi Jha is a neuroscientist and professor at the University of Miami, where she heads a leading lab on attention and mindfulness. With over two decades of funded research, she has trained soldiers, firefighters, business leaders, and elite athletes in cognitive resilience. A TEDx presenter and sought-after innovation adviser, Dr. Jha translates advanced brain science into effective, field-tested mental training programs.

Biggest Takeaway

• Sustained concentration for deep work and reduced “brain fog.” • Improved memory and learning through intentional encoding and recall. • Fewer errors and missteps by recognizing and redirecting distractions. • Greater emotional stability and resilience under stress. • Ability to spot and override biased mental models for clearer decisions. • Enhanced creativity and mental flexibility by balancing focus with insight.

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