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Description
This is the ultimate guide for university students seeking to master the art of focus in an increasingly distracting world. Focus is not just a collection of tips; it's a journey into understanding how the brain engages with the task of concentrating in an environment that constantly competes for our attention. With its blend of scientific insight and practical strategies, it's an ideal starting point for students transitioning to the demands of higher education, where self-directed study and attention management are crucial.
This book delves into essential aspects of focus, from understanding the basics of sleep, nutrition, and mental health to navigating the intricacies of attention spans influenced by digital media. It empowers students to create conducive study environments, even in confined spaces, and teaches how to effectively manage distractions, a common hurdle in the digital age.
What sets this book apart is its holistic approach. It doesn't just offer quick fixes but provides a deep understanding of how our brains focus and what environmental and lifestyle factors affect that focus. It provides evidence-based methods and techniques to enhance concentration during lectures, studying sessions, writing sessions, and creative tasks.
By equipping readers with a robust set of skills and knowledge, Focus is an essential guide for achieving academic success and developing lifelong concentration skills in an ever-distracting world.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Fundamentals of focus: sleep and stress
Chapter 2: Fundamentals of focus: nutrition and exercise
Chapter 3: Understanding Your Attention Span
Chapter 4: Getting your brain into work mode
Chapter 5: Dealing with Distractions
Chapter 6: The Cost of Multitasking and Task-Switching
Chapter 7: Strategies for concentrating during lectures
Chapter 8: Strategies for getting work done
Chapter 9: Strategies for getting into a creative mindset
Chapter 10: Rebooting attention
Conclusion
Personalized toolkit for success
Product details

Published | 13 Nov 2025 |
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Format | Ebook (PDF) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 168 |
ISBN | 9781350503021 |
Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
Illustrations | 17 |
Series | Bloomsbury Study Skills |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
About the contributors
Reviews
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It's not about working harder, it's about focusing smarter. Packed with practical tools and real strategies, this book helps students cut through distractions and build study habits that actually work. This is a book all students and faculty should use.
Neil Bradbury, Professor of Physiology and Biophysics, Rosalind Franklin University, US
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This book is a great primer for those interested in understanding the details of how better focus, deep learning and task switching can influence our ability to recall information.
Adam Brown, Co-Director of Center for Attention, Learning & Memory, St. Bonaventure University, US
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Emma Louth Als has crafted a delightful, timely, science-backed guide that will meet you where you are-whether you're juggling deadlines, distractions, or the demands of modern life. Focus is not only practical but immensely empowering, offering clear strategies for building habits that support deep learning and wellbeing. This is a must-read for anyone serious about reclaiming their attention in a noisy world.
Chris Bailey, bestselling author and productivity expert