Staying Focused in the Age of Distraction: How Mindfulness, Prayer, and Meditation Can Help You Pay Attention to What Really Matters

by Christopher Hoffman, Elizabeth Hoffman

Whether you realize it or not, there's a battle going on all around you every day — for your attention. Advertising jingles, persuasive images, text messaging, the Internet, and television are the weapons of choice, and your mind is the battlefield. And the stakes are high. These modern distractions can devour your time yet leave you hungry for greater meaning in your life. Who will win? Even though you live in this often-unsettling age of distraction, you can dramatically improve the quality of your life by learning to pay attention to those things that matter to you the most. This book offers step-by-step techniques you can use to focus on your values, practice meaningful activity, and develop a deeper sense of your own spirituality. A variety of methods, including mindfulness practice and prayer, can help you tune out the hum of distraction and concentrate on leading the rich and meaningful life that you crave. Learn insightful and engaging ways

184 pages, Paperback

First published May 3, 2006

Reviews

[Simeon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Now I must say this book was very well researched. However, it's important to note that we are all at different developmental stages and times in our lives, therefore certain books and or messages really hit home and unfortunately some do not but nonetheless you still have a strong enough desire to finish the book. Sometimes out of curiosity or an attempt to see what the authors really have to share. Regardless of my three-star rating, perhaps I can still say this is a good book to read and gain a fresh perspective on one of live's struggle in this century (Attention or Focus Deficit as I call it) Read it if you may but I borrowed it from my local library and boy am I glad I did.!

[Elizabeth Olson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'd hoped this book would have ideas for countering distractions and staying energetically focused on the task at hand, but it turned out instead to be a book on finding meaning and satisfaction in life. I didn't get *that* from the cover and back page blurbs! Once I adjusted to the actual subject matter, I found it full of practical, useful ideas for finding one's path, creating a life of meaning, developing a spiritual life, and finding happiness. All good, succintly and clearly presented, but not quite what I was hoping to find.

[Lydia Roman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. I thought there was so much care and insight within it. It touched on many aspects of my life that I need assistance with at this present time. I'm so happy to have found it. Im going to apply what I have learned from it and will hopefully find more peace and focus in my life.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and sweet, with good advice for those who want to trim the unnecessary from their lives. The extremely short version: turn off your TV.