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Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk about avoiding the distractions that create psychological and emotional clutter with Dr. Amishi Jha, and they answer the following questions:
How are distractions and disconnection related? (00:32)
What is “working memory”? (02:30)
How do you view mental clutter? (04:51)
What is the “River of Thought Practice”? (07:34)
What are some helpful tips for improving focus and attention? (09:38)
How do we become better listeners? (12:14)
What is “mind traveling”? (16:16)
Can some people handle more on their “whiteboard” than others, or does everyone have the same capacity? (19:10)
Does stress negatively affect our working memory? (22:33)
How do you define “mindfulness”? (27:31)
What do you mean by “thoughts aren’t facts”? (33:49)
What is “decentering”? (34:06)
How do I best manage unavoidable interruptions? (37:08)
What is “focus, notice, redirect”? (39:40)
What is the “Find Your Flashlight Practice”? (40:48)
What practices can help us develop a peak mind? (44:10)
How do you ignore your mind’s insistence that you hang on to something you don’t need anymore? (50:01)
How do I resist the temptation of social media? (52:04)
Is there a cognitive benefit to maintaining close relationships with a few friends compared to casual contact with multiple acquaintances? (1:01:45)
What is “reification”? (1:05:08)
What is “dereification”? (1:06:22)
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MAXIM
“A mind is a terrible thing to clutter.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Pay attention to your attention.” —Dr. Amishi Jha
“A quiet mind is a clutter-free mind.” —Ryan Nicodemus
“There is no refund for misspent attention.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 325.