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Focus

How to Study in an Increasingly Distracted World
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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... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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The ability to focus is integral to successful study - but for many students this is an uphill struggle. With a unique blend of scientific insight and practical strategies, this book shows students how to reclaim their focus.

The ability to focus is integral to successful study - but for many students this is an uphill struggle. With a unique blend of scientific insight and practical strategies, this book shows students how to reclaim their focus.

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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.

Focus is also available in audiobook format from audiobook retailers.

Series: Bloomsbury Study Skills

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350503014

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 November 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Illustration: 17 b&w

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 219g

Pages: 168

About the Author

Emma Louth is a neuroscientist and an independent researcher who has previously worked at Aarhus University and Copenhagen University. Her research has focused on the topics of attention and productivity.

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