Focus Fix Finding Clarity, Creativity and Resilience in an Overwhelming World
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Biografisk notat
Chris Griffiths is a world-leading expert on creativity and innovation. His books have been published in 20 languages, and The Creative Thinking Handbook was selected by Forbes as one of the best books to "get your creative juices flowing." Millions of individuals use his tools and techniques to become more productive. Caragh Medlicott was previously Communications Manager at OpenGenius, and is now a full time writer. Along with Chris Griffiths she is the co-author of The Creative Thinking Handbook, also published by Kogan page. She has contributed to pieces in many popular publications including GQ, Forbes, The Times and the BBC.Focus Fix Finding Clarity, Creativity and Resilience in an Overwhelming World
"<i>The Focus Fix</i> demystifies creativity and helps people not only find clarity and unlock their own creativity, but also apply it to everyday challenges in simple, enjoyable ways."
Alison Jones, Founder, Practical Inspiration Publishing
"The Focus Fix aids in reimagining our approach to work and education in an era shadowed by Artificial Intelligence and automation. Griffiths and Medlicott present a new paradigm shift in understanding focus and transforming it into an accessible tool that allows us to effectively manoeuvre through the complexities and demands of the modern world."
Dr Dina Fiadi, consultant, speaker, coach and mentor
"Chris and Caragh hit the mark with this insightful book, targeting the challenges of the 'attention economy,' by providing an 'ejection seat' from today's 'always-on' culture - it's a game changer!"
Sharon Curry, CEO, The Trusted Executive
"<i>The Focus Fix</i> brings you to that special place where you can create truly creative moments by removing life's tensions. It will help bring you to find new moments of discovery and self improvement. Enjoy being creative one day at a time."
Daryl Lim, Cofounder and Partner, DesignThinkers Academy Singapore
"Chris and Caragh's thorough treatise on how our minds actually work and their tips and insights for tuning it to work even more effectively should be at the top of your reading list."
Daryl Lim, Cofounder and Partner, DesignThinkers Academy Singapore
"Chris and Caragh's thorough treatise on how our minds actually work and their tips and insights for tuning it to work even more effectively should be at the top of your reading list."
Dominic Ashley-Timms, co-author of The Answer is a Question
"A must-read book of the year. <i>The Focus Fix</i> features actionable tips that will skyrocket your career or business to the next level."
Nir Bashan, author of The Creator Mindset
"As the world becomes more complex and our attention gets pulled in more directions, the ability to focus and find creative solutions becomes more critical. This book offers practical and tactical guidance that all of us can leverage immediately to manage and thrive in our ever-changing personal and professional lives."
Matt Abrahams, Lecturer in Organizational Behavior, Stanford University Graduate School of Business
"A very timely book. The demands of the attention economy and our battle with techno-stress are huge, current issues."
Bill Lowe, Leadership and Learning Consultant
"<i>The Focus Fix</i> is a wonderful and convincing book outlining the crucial role that daydreaming plays in our daily lives. In a world full of distraction, the power of daydreaming is vital in creating a relaxed and focused mind. Highly recommended."
Professor Stefan van der Stigchel, Professor of Cognitive Psychology, Utrecht University
"This book forces you to pause and reflect to ensure you don't fall into the traps of being a busy fool! It will give you permission to stop and create a space for more creativity and calm in your life and at work."
Liz Oseland, coach, trainer and facilitator
"This engaging book brings recent work in psychology and neuroscience to provide clear and easy to use ideas about building a life where we have room to dream and to focus. The tips are designed to build creativity, engagement in work, and improve life overall."
Professor Heather C. Lench, Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Texas A&M University
- Chapter - 00: Introduction: Boiling frogs;
- Chapter - 01: A surprising way to find focus;
- Chapter - 02: Battling burnout in a connected world;
- Chapter - 03: Unlock your untapped creative potential;
- Chapter - 04: The misinterpreted mental voyage;
- Chapter - 05: Doing less to achieve more;
- Chapter - 06: Reconnect with your curious mind!;
- Chapter - 07: Productive mind wandering;
- Chapter - 08: Harness the power of focused daydreaming;
- Chapter - 09: Escape Busy Fool Syndrome;
- Chapter - 10: Fixing your focus at work;
- Chapter - 11: Soaring swans;
"<i>The Focus Fix</i> demystifies creativity and helps people not only find clarity and unlock their own creativity, but also apply it to everyday challenges in simple, enjoyable ways."
Alison Jones, Founder, Practical Inspiration Publishing
"The Focus Fix aids in reimagining our approach to work and education in an era shadowed by Artificial Intelligence and automation. Griffiths and Medlicott present a new paradigm shift in understanding focus and transforming it into an accessible tool that allows us to effectively manoeuvre through the complexities and demands of the modern world."
Dr Dina Fiadi, consultant, speaker, coach and mentor
"Chris and Caragh hit the mark with this insightful book, targeting the challenges of the 'attention economy,' by providing an 'ejection seat' from today's 'always-on' culture - it's a game changer!"
Sharon Curry, CEO, The Trusted Executive
"<i>The Focus Fix</i> brings you to that special place where you can create truly creative moments by removing life's tensions. It will help bring you to find new moments of discovery and self improvement. Enjoy being creative one day at a time."
Daryl Lim, Cofounder and Partner, DesignThinkers Academy Singapore
"Chris and Caragh's thorough treatise on how our minds actually work and their tips and insights for tuning it to work even more effectively should be at the top of your reading list."
Daryl Lim, Cofounder and Partner, DesignThinkers Academy Singapore
"Chris and Caragh's thorough treatise on how our minds actually work and their tips and insights for tuning it to work even more effectively should be at the top of your reading list."
Dominic Ashley-Timms, co-author of The Answer is a Question
"A must-read book of the year. <i>The Focus Fix</i> features actionable tips that will skyrocket your career or business to the next level."
Nir Bashan, author of The Creator Mindset
"As the world becomes more complex and our attention gets pulled in more directions, the ability to focus and find creative solutions becomes more critical. This book offers practical and tactical guidance that all of us can leverage immediately to manage and thrive in our ever-changing personal and professional lives."
Matt Abrahams, Lecturer in Organizational Behavior, Stanford University Graduate School of Business
"A very timely book. The demands of the attention economy and our battle with techno-stress are huge, current issues."
Bill Lowe, Leadership and Learning Consultant
"<i>The Focus Fix</i> is a wonderful and convincing book outlining the crucial role that daydreaming plays in our daily lives. In a world full of distraction, the power of daydreaming is vital in creating a relaxed and focused mind. Highly recommended."
Professor Stefan van der Stigchel, Professor of Cognitive Psychology, Utrecht University
"This book forces you to pause and reflect to ensure you don't fall into the traps of being a busy fool! It will give you permission to stop and create a space for more creativity and calm in your life and at work."
Liz Oseland, coach, trainer and facilitator
"This engaging book brings recent work in psychology and neuroscience to provide clear and easy to use ideas about building a life where we have room to dream and to focus. The tips are designed to build creativity, engagement in work, and improve life overall."
Professor Heather C. Lench, Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Texas A&M University
- Chapter - 00: Introduction: Boiling frogs;
- Chapter - 01: A surprising way to find focus;
- Chapter - 02: Battling burnout in a connected world;
- Chapter - 03: Unlock your untapped creative potential;
- Chapter - 04: The misinterpreted mental voyage;
- Chapter - 05: Doing less to achieve more;
- Chapter - 06: Reconnect with your curious mind!;
- Chapter - 07: Productive mind wandering;
- Chapter - 08: Harness the power of focused daydreaming;
- Chapter - 09: Escape Busy Fool Syndrome;
- Chapter - 10: Fixing your focus at work;
- Chapter - 11: Soaring swans;