Increase Your Mental Focus, Day 6 Your Focused Mind

"Neuroscientists have discovered that unproductivity and loss of drive can result from decision overload." ~ Neuroscientist, Dr. Daniel J. Levitin Are you finding it hard to focus these days? If so, you're not alone. As we endure the ongoing pandemic, our lives require more focused thought in order to keep abreast of how to stay safe. This week, you'll be guided using meditation techniques to help you focus your mind on what matters most. We'll be following along with the book, "The Organized Mind," by neuroscientist, Dr. Daniel J. Levitin. This is day 4 of a 7-day meditation series, The Focused Mind, episodes 2376-2382. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Good Enough Quest Begin to notice the time you waste on decisions that don't matter. Allow unimportant things in your life to be good enough. Spend your best time and energy on what matters most. MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: Day 1:  Visualization  Day 2:  Affirmation Day 3:  Breathing Technique Day 4:  Mudra Technique Day 5:  Chakra Technique Day 6:  Layer Meditation Techniques Day 7:  Reflection + Introspection   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR BETTER HELP!   I want you to know you're not alone. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/DailyMeditation.   Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. I invite you to get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/DailyMeditation.   SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS   Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at [email protected] or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at [email protected] and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! SURVEY: Help us get to know more about how best to serve you by taking our demographics survey: https://survey.libsyn.com/thedailymeditationpodcast FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to [email protected].