How attentive are you? One way to check is to run this little thought experiment: Sit quietly in a chair, with a second-hand watch or clock nearby, close your eyes, and check to see how long you can ...

On a recent morning, I had the chance to read poems my ninth-grade English students had written about encounters with racism. I was struck by the beauty and poignance of many of their lines. Yet I ...

Imagine yourself in a world bustling with noise, distractions, and endless tasks. Amidst this chaos, there is a beacon of clarity that can cut through the fog – that beacon is focus. Focus is the ...

Some people seem to pick up new skills the way a sponge soaks up water, while others grind through repetition with only ...

Seemingly everyone is concerned about concentration these days. Margaret Sibley, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine, specializes in ...

College essay writing can seem daunting. One feels compelled to do well, remain concentrated, and follow deadlines. It’s not as difficult as it looks, so don’t be concerned. A few useful tips and the ...