Finding Focus - by Zelana Montminy (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Our brains are wired for focus. We are designed for it, we crave it, and yet, in an age of distraction, focus remains more elusive than ever. "Finding Focus" is a powerful, holistic approach to recover your attention and train your brain to concentrate in a world defined by distraction. The technology around us is quite literally designed to catch and keep our attention, so it's no wonder that we feel endlessly distracted. Using science-backed approaches, behavioral scientist Dr. Zelana Montminy guides readers on a journey to reclaim their attention. Focus is a skill, and through practical tools, exercises, and simple tips, readers will learn how to improve it. "Finding Focus" explores the multifaceted physical and behavioral dynamics involved in focus, from how we feed our brains to the habits that improve concentration. The book also includes a twenty-one-day kickstart guide to rebuild your attention from the ground up, along with a toolkit of "emergency" concentration tools for when life gets crazy. Focus is key to our ability to do good work, but it's connected to so much more than efficiency or productivity. When our rest is punctured by email notifications, we feel exhausted; when family time is disrupted by multitasking, we seem disconnected from each other; when creative space is drained away by the lure of the endless internet, we feel empty. But if we can control our attention and be present, if we choose when and how we engage, we have a greater sense of well-being, deeper fulfillment, and a clearer purpose. "Finding Focus" is an empowering guide to retrain your brain to focus and reclaim the things you love in the process"--

Book Synopsis

A must-read action plan to reclaim your focus, direct your attention, and save your mind in an era of endless distraction.

Our brains are wired for focus. We are designed for it, we crave it, and yet in our current age of overload, we often feel like our minds are bolting from one distraction to the next, with sustained focus always just out of reach. Finding Focus is an empowering guide to reclaiming your most precious resource: your attention. Leading behavioral scientist Dr. Zelana Montminy unveils the science behind focus and distraction, revealing how our hyperconnected reality and the endless flux between digital and physical life fragments our thoughts and diminishes our well-being. Finding Focus equips you with powerful strategies to:

- Silence the noise
- Rewire your brain
- Unleash your potential
- Rediscover yourself

If we can control our attention and be present, if we choose when and how we engage, we have a greater sense of wellbeing, deeper fulfillment, and a clear purpose. Finding Focus invites you to ask the question "Where do I want to direct my focus today?" It is a call to arms for anyone yearning to break free from the grip of distraction and live a life brimming with purpose and connection.

Review Quotes

"This book is brilliant. Without focus, we can't achieve our goals, or even worse, we set lower goals and achieve them but leave potential on the table. Dr. Zelana gives us the understanding and tools to focus and achieve the life of our dreams." --Ezra Frech, 2x Paralympic Gold Medalist

"Filled with helpful applications and science-packed insights, this practical guide to improving our mental focus empowers us to create real changes in our daily lives that can improve our mental and physical health. Engaging and easy-to-understand-and-implement, the advice in Zelana Montminy's exciting book provide key steps to enable us to take on the ever-changing challenges of our modern lives with a clear path to resilience."
--Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., Founder of Mindsight Institute and Whole Mind Catalyst, New York Times bestselling author of Aware; Personality and Wholeness in Therapy; and IntraConnected

"Zelana put her life's work into creating a comprehensive guide for better living, which is both engaging and enjoyable to read. Her advice covers key aspects of life, including nutrition, sleep, exercise, work, and, most importantly, maintaining focus in a world full of distractions. Her guide is practical and captivating--I read it in one sitting."--Ayelet Fishbach, PhD, Professor of Behavioral Science, author of Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from The Science of Motivation

"Finding Focus is an essential read for our distracted times. Focus begins with the body--how we eat, sleep and exercise--and Dr. Montminy translates the latest research into practical steps and simple behavioral changes that will empower you to reclaim your attention." --Mark Hyman, MD, Author of the #1 New York Times best seller, Young Forever

About the Author

Dr. Zelana Montminy is a renowned behavioral scientist pioneering a transformative approach to mental health and resilience. Named one of Maria Shriver's "Architects of Change," she combines cutting-edge research with practical insights to challenge outdated paradigms and empower individuals to thrive in a world relentlessly competing for their attention. Dr. Montminy is the author of the acclaimed 21 Days to Resilience (HarperOne).
With a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a nutrition certification from Cornell University, Dr. Montminy has built a career advising and speaking for Fortune 500 companies, global organizations, and academic institutions. Her recent clients range from Fortune 500 giants like American Express, Coca-Cola, Estee Lauder, Bank of America, and Capital Group; to academic institutions such as UCLA; non-profits including the Drug Enforcement Agency and Big Brothers Big Sisters; and elite athletes and teams. She appears regularly on The Doctors, Good Morning America, The Today Show, and Access Hollywood. Dr. Montminy lives in Los Angeles with her family.