The Impact of Attention Fragmentation on Generalized Anxiety

More people than ever are living with generalized anxiety because our attention is chronically fragmented and over stimulated. In this episode, I introduce the concept of attention fragmentation, the impact of unnatural stimuli on our human physiology, and offer eight techniques to help reduce generalized anxiety and stress.

What you’ll discover:

• What is “attention fragmentation?”
• Biologically we are programmed to pay attention to interruptions and to notice what is different or new in our environment.
• The human brain is designed to filter stuff out so we can focus on what matters.
• This filtering process takes brainpower and endless distractions correlates to more stress and frustration and lowered creativity.
• The impact of information overload and digital overload.
• Eight strategies for reducing attention fragmentation, stress, and generalized anxiety, with two techniques especially for empaths and intuitives.
• The healing power of nature and the physiological benefits of being in nature for 20 minutes a day.

Episode Questions to Ponder

• What are the biggest sources of distraction in my life?
• How do I feel when I multi-task versus when I focus and do one at a time?
• How and where can I create more “pockets of peace” throughout my day?

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• Plus a free download of my Magical Healing Meadows Guide Meditation

Mentioned in this Episode 

• The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier and More Creative
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2015/11/25/why-too-much-data-is-stressing-us-out/#717db8c0f763
• https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/14/style/how-can-i-focus-better.html
• https://www.addictioncenter.com/drugs/social-media-addiction/
• https://www.wired.com/2009/02/attentionlost/
• https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/beginner-drawings-line/
• https://mindfulartstudio.com/simple-drawing-techniques-for-anxiety/
• https://health.clevelandclinic.org/3-reasons-adult-coloring-can-actually-relax-brain/

Questions or Suggestions?

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