Focus And Flow State: A Comprehensive Brain Guide

A neuroscience perspective on Focus, from distractions and multi-tasking over improvement strategies to the Flow State

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Nov 2022
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What you will learn

Significantly improve your focus by applying a whole set of strategies

Understand the mechanism driving focus

Understand why and how we loose our focus

Appreciate the limits of focus

Recognize the different sources that lead to a loss of focus

Apply a simple 5 step process to reach your Flow State

Create the right conditions, both internally and externally, to have your brain operate in optimal conditions and at full speed

Description

Regardless if you are a very focused or distracted person, this course will help you reach the next level.

We all have this inherent capacity to focus ... but at the same time, attention is a limited resource. Not only should we be aware of this, but treat it as such: something most valuable.

In this course we will be looking at our capacity to Focus from a whole variety of angles. From brain systems and neurochemicals, over the impact of survival instincts and emotions, to the different types of distractions we're facing. There will be a whole pallet of advice and insights, as well as tips, tricks and strategies presented to help you gain substantial improvement in your capacity to focus.

And we're not even speaking about the many experiments, and mind-twisting tests included in this course, which you will be subject to. We won't be talking about focus. You will be experimenting it for yourself.


Bonus Material

You're in for a treat. We've updated this already fantastic course, and added a whole section about the flow state. Thoroughly researched. Top notch.

And Flow. Aahh Flow... a personal favourite. This altered state of consciousness let's us tap into the subconscious resources our brain has at its disposal ... and yet... it seems so hard to get there... 

Well not anymore. We will be looking at the Flow state from the original flow state theory from Csickzentmichalyi back in the 70ies, to the latest neuroscience available. We will be looking at flow from different perspectives. What is it? How to recognize it? The difference with Focus. But most importantly, we'll share a five step process to reach this Flow state yourself.


What you'll find in the course:

This little gem, just as with all our other courses, has been thoroughly researched to bring you the best in brain insights. In this course, among others, there will be a particular emphasis on the dual brain theory (backed by D. Kahneman, Nobel Prize winner and one of world's leading psychologists), and Mihail Csickzentmihalyi, the pioneer when it comes to the Flow Theory.

The tests and experiments have been designed by leading experts in the field of psychology. So you don't have to worry about lasting damage done to your brain or mind ;)

After this course, you will be able to focus as never before. On top of the research and studies, I will be sharing my own experience, insights and strategies that have helped me significantly improve my own productivity and quality.

The course is packed with concrete tools, so you can apply this immediately in your own life: 

  • Improve your Focus - by applying a whole set of strategies

  • Find your Flow - by following a simple 5 steps process

  • Understand the mechanism driving Focus and Flow - by exploring theories and scientific studies

  • Explore why and how we loose our focus - by participating in mindbending tests and experiments

  • Create the right conditions - both internally and externally, to have your brain operate in optimal conditions and at full speed

  • And So Much More... such as multi-tasking, survival skills, network of neurons, ego depletion, dopamine, quality control, wine tasting, salsa dancing, and so on ... 

Just as the subject of this course, the content will be focused and to the point. Now regardless if you are a very focused or distracted person, this course will help you reach the next level. It's very hands-on and packed with tips and strategies that will benefit the novice as well as the more advanced. 

Content

Introduction

Introduction
Test Your Focus
The Power Of Focus

Limits To Our Focus

Two Operational Systems
Lack Of Focus
Multi-Tasking
Quality Control
Limits To Our Focus

Types Of Distractions

Physical Distractions
Physiological Distractions
Cognitive Distractions (1)
Cognitive Distractions (2)
Types of Distractions

Improve Your Focus

Strategies To Increase Focus
Situational Awareness
Eisenhower with a twist

BONUS: Find Your Flow

Introduction to Flow
What is Flow?
Types of Flow
How to Flow
Conclusion to Flow

Conclusion

Final Conclusion
Thank You!
Certificate of Completion

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Reviews

Holly
November 8, 2023
Excellent course! Very well presented and easy to follow and absorb the information. Great instruction I highly recommend.
Lisa
October 17, 2023
Fascinating! Great breakdown on what exactly is "flow" and I've already started implementing the exercises for improved focus.
Anik
September 12, 2023
Trainor is lively, interesting and is very knowledgeable. The course is engaging and helpful. Very insightful!
Carmen
September 1, 2023
It felt a bit basic for me and I was hoping for more information on how the brain actually works. Great for a beginner looking into this though.
Sarah
August 22, 2023
I feel much better since I started this course. I am not interested in a diploma. I am doing for my own benefit. I even started doing line dancing again. Thanks for your inspiration. I’m enjoying it.
Daniel
July 11, 2023
There were some parts of this that were interesting, but some that weren't, so I'm not sure I'd advise someone to watch this.
MAHES
June 20, 2023
This was a perfect course for me. I can see my path forward now and will be sharing this with my children. Can never thank you enough Gregory Caremans
Nina
May 17, 2023
Fascinating. I feel like I need to keep listening to this to absorb it all and put it into practice. Thank you!
Rigoberto
March 11, 2023
Course was very well organized, and it helped me with some details in my life that I can change. Thank you, I'll recommend the class to my co-workers!
Fedor
January 25, 2023
As always really simple explanations for complex neurological processes that provide great value for me in understanding the why, the what and the how. Highly recommended.
Andrés
December 23, 2022
Yes, in my daily work as an IT Systems architect I need to focus on complex problems while dealing with many small alerts-emergencies, so its good to know how the brain acomplishes this.
Michael
November 7, 2022
Presenter is able to keep me interested about the topic. He is amazing story teller as well. The topic is important for the work and for the private life. Examples are great
Jared
November 1, 2022
Very basic information and most of the lectures so far are on how you get distracted and lose focus. I was really hoping to see more on how to focus and keys to do that. The 10 ways to help were very generic and not a lot of action steps on how to accomplish that. Hopefully the rest of material will be packed with the how to!
Markéta
October 19, 2022
I found it very interesting as I was not looking at things like this. And its very interesting to see the reactions on the videos.
Samantha
September 22, 2022
could use updated material for attention testing - have seen gorilla and card trick many times. otherwise great course!

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