We use our brains every day, but what we lack the most understanding of is our own brains.
For most of us, the first confusion our brain brings to us is how to focus our attention on important things. There are some important things to deal with every day, but our attention is always interrupted by unexpected message pop-ups, articles shared in WeChat groups, and chats at the next table that have nothing to do with me.
How did this happen? The author of "Cognitive Iteration" provides us with an interesting perspective through personal research.
In order to solve her problem of inattention, the author participated in a brain-strengthening training. After three days of boring training with disappointing results, she suddenly found that her concentration had been strengthened.
The important issue for a person's concentration is not to reduce the number of things that the brain needs to process at the same time, but to find the state that just allows your brain to focus on one thing. The way to stay focused is to "embrace fluctuations" and learn to let the brain switch freely between the two states of concentration and mind wandering, so as to achieve a state of "flow".
Reader comments
The idea of "embracing volatility" mentioned in this book is interesting. We always think about how to focus, but in fact, proper mind wandering can actually make us more focused. Just like when I'm chasing a girl, sometimes I have to relax appropriately and don't stare at the girl too closely, otherwise I will get nervous easily and my performance will be affected. In addition, the book talks about entering the "flow" state, which I feel is also very useful. If you can achieve that state, you will definitely be more comfortable chasing girls! In short, this book gave me a new understanding of the brain and gave me some inspiration for finding true love.
Not bad, at least knowing that neuroplasticity is my biggest gain from this book
Don't go into detail, just take a rough look. Listen to novelty.
The idea of "embracing volatility" mentioned in this book is interesting. We always think about how to focus, but in fact, proper mind wandering can actually make us more focused. Just like when I'm chasing a girl, sometimes I have to relax appropriately and don't stare at the girl too closely, otherwise I will get nervous easily and my performance will be affected. In addition, the book talks about entering the "flow" state, which I feel is also very useful. If you can achieve that state, you will definitely be more comfortable chasing girls! In short, this book gave me a new understanding of the brain and gave me some inspiration for finding true love.
Not bad, at least knowing that neuroplasticity is my biggest gain from this book
Don't go into detail, just take a rough look. Listen to novelty.