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Ten minutes of mindful breathing measurably steadies attention

A short mindfulness practice, ten minutes a day for a few weeks, improved sustained attention and reduced mind-wandering in a controlled trial. You do not need retreats or apps. Before an important meeting, sit for ten minutes and follow your breath. You arrive with a quieter, sharper mind.

Source: Consciousness and Cognition - read the full study

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