Training in music doesn't just give you a lifelong hobby. New studies show it sharpens your attention, making you less likely to be distracted. Researchers found that professional musicians focus on ...

This article is authored by Prithvi Raj Banerjee, founder, MindGym Initiative and author of Mindful Thinking.

Mindfulness training may help college students tame a wandering mind, new research hints. University of Miami students who participated in brief mindfulness training (MT) during an academic semester ...

Improving your attention span requires more than quick fixes or temporary solutions. It involves addressing the underlying causes of distraction and building sustainable habits that promote focus. By ...

Last month, a student emailed me to explain that because of various stressful circumstances, he was struggling to focus and to complete his coursework. I wrote back to grant an extension, to direct ...

If you’ve ever struggled to pay attention, even on tasks you care about, you’re not alone—and if you’re living with ADHD, this challenge can feel nearly constant. ADHD doesn’t just make it hard to ...

If your kids are like most teens, they sometimes struggle with organization, making the best choices, sustaining motivation, planning and achieving goals, impulse control, and emotional ...