Everyday Mindfulness Show

When trying to do more than one thing at a time, are you multitasking or multi-failing? The brain likes harmony. It can truly only focus on one thing at a time. When we are bombarded with distractions and interruptions, our brains shrink and our memories flatten. How? Host, Mike Domitrz welcomes Scott Halford for a scientific and mindful discussion about why it’s important to be intentional, to be present, and to reset your mind three times a day.   Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.   Key Takeaways:   [2:20] What mindfulness mean to Scott. [3:37] Scott helps people who beat up their brains. [7:24] Reset your Cortisol to find true mindfulness. [17:34] The Ellen Langer experiment. [21:41] Clear out your prefrontal cortex. [25:19] Be intentional and do the heavy lifting in the morning. [28:46] Books Scott finds transformational.   Mentioned in This Episode:   Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility, by Ellen Langer   Activate Your Brain: How Understanding Your Brain Can Improve