{"product_id":"the-practice-of-attention-by-cody-cook-parrott-9781649634146","title":"The Practice of Attention","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"When our attention splinters, so do we... It is not an exaggeration to say this book will save your life. It saved mine.\" — Holly Whitaker, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eQuit Like a Woman\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's no secret that our attention is fractured. We look for distraction anytime we have a spare moment or feel bored or uncomfortable. We yearn to be fully immersed in the moment — whether for deep work or pleasure — but we have almost forgotten how. In \u003cem\u003eThe Practice of Attention\u003c\/em\u003e, beloved artist and teacher Cody Cook-Parrott offers a vulnerable exploration of how they overcame social media and technology addiction, sharing their \"road map for reclaiming the most precious of resources: our time.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Cody, digital distractions shared parallels with alcohol and other addictions — trying to escape painful parts of life through dopamine hits and other highs. Social media use enabled workaholism and distraction from real life and tough choices. After working through the practices in this book, Cody permanently deleted their Instagram account, which had over 80,000 followers, so they are now \"free of the comparison, the doom scrolling, and the constant back and forth.\" But you don't have to delete social media to benefit from the suggestions in this book! With a focus on the art of presence rather than the science of productivity, Cody encourages you to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInvestigate what you're avoiding and who benefits when you distract yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConduct an Attention Audit to understand where you place your focus (and lose it) throughout the day and the week\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImplement a Digital Detox in ways that feel nourishing and meaningful\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCultivate daily rituals rather than routines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNurture practices that bring fun, play, and spaciousness into your life, including hobbies, movement, creativity, research, and being of service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFoster curiosity and devotion, and letting go of perfectionism and people-pleasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShifting our attention has profound power on how we experience ourselves and those around us. Cody writes, \"This is my wish: that you feel less pull toward your screen and more pull toward your life.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47550391648492,"sku":"9781649634146","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781649634146-the-practice-of-attention.jpg?v=1776802982","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-practice-of-attention-by-cody-cook-parrott-9781649634146","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}