Psycology of Attention | ISHA SHARMA | TEDxBITSPilaniDubai

Core Message - The presentation focuses on understanding and managing one's attention to reshape personal narratives and foster empowerment [7][28][29] - It highlights the importance of mindfulness and meditation as tools for redirecting attention and rewriting personal stories [25][28][30] Key Tendencies of the Mind - Negativity Bias: The mind's inclination to focus on negative stimuli more than positive ones, stemming from an evolutionary self-preservation mechanism [11][12][13] - Ironic Suppression Theory (Tug-of-War): The more one tries to suppress a negative thought, the more intensely it returns [16][17] - Mind Time Traveling: The mind's tendency to wander between past and future, rarely staying in the present moment [20][22][23] Practical Implications - Recognizing and reframing the negativity bias can shift from self-victimization to empowerment [15][16] - Effortlessness is more effective than effort at the level of the mind [19] - Being present in the moment leads to increased energy, pleasantness, and happiness [24] Mindfulness and Attention - Awareness of the mind's tendencies allows individuals to step back and adjust their focus [25][26] - Redirecting and retraining the mind through mindfulness can lead to resilience and empowerment [28] - The power to rewrite one's story lies in the ability to control and redirect attention [29][30]