Peak mind : 12 minutes a day to find your focus, meet the challenge and be fully present when it matters most / Amishi P. Jha.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-358)

Introduction: "May I have your attention, please?" -- Attention is your superpower : a user's guide to the powerful attention system and how it defines your life -- ... But there's kryptonite : the vulnerabilities of the mind and the failed strategies that make things worse -- Pushups for the mind : the new science behind the ancient solution that works to train attention -- Find your focus : keep your "flashlight" where you need it in a distracting world -- Stay in play : use attention powerfully in the here and now -- Press record : what you pay attention to is what you experience... and what you remember -- Drop the story : stop "biased thinking" from affecting your attention and clarity -- Go big : use meta-awareness to unlock your attentional powers -- Get connected : revolutionize your interactions and relationships -- Feel the burn : the "minimum required dose" to transform your mind -- Conclusion: The peak mind in action.

"An acclaimed neuroscientist reveals that our attention system is a hidden superpower that enables us to function at maximum capacity despite anxiety and stress, achieve more, maintain healthier relationships, and be engaged for all the moments of our lives"--