Class 3: Managing Attention and A-Tension
February 2, 2024
Video:
—Watch this short video and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJG698U2Mvo and do you best to keep the count. We'll discuss your accuracy in class.
Readings:
—Rogers, S., Chapter 2, Attention, The Mindful Law Student (2022).
—Kabat-Zinn, J.,"Mindfulness for Beginners" pp. 33 & 34.
Reading Handout Materials [found in the section section of your Practice Journal and Field Guide.
—Jha, A., "Peak Mind" Chapter 1: "Attention is Your Superpower"
—Miller, A., "Life Lessons from the Power Table"
Writing Assignment
—After reading the Chapter on Attention, write a 1-page paper setting forth (1) something you learned that you did not know, (2) something you found interesting, (3) something you found hopeful, and (4) how attention may relate to the area you identified and wrote about last week where you would like to lead yourself more effectively.
—As you read Professor Amishi Jha's chapter on attention and some of the ways she experienced a few wake-up calls in her professional life and of the power and vulnerability of the attention system, reflect on lessons it might offer you to take stock of here and now. Please make a few notes on this in your Binder (the section at the end for "Notes") so that your thoughts are top of mind when we meet to discuss.
—Watch this short video and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJG698U2Mvo and do you best to keep the count. We'll discuss your accuracy in class.
Readings:
—Rogers, S., Chapter 2, Attention, The Mindful Law Student (2022).
—Kabat-Zinn, J.,"Mindfulness for Beginners" pp. 33 & 34.
Reading Handout Materials [found in the section section of your Practice Journal and Field Guide.
—Jha, A., "Peak Mind" Chapter 1: "Attention is Your Superpower"
—Miller, A., "Life Lessons from the Power Table"
Writing Assignment
—After reading the Chapter on Attention, write a 1-page paper setting forth (1) something you learned that you did not know, (2) something you found interesting, (3) something you found hopeful, and (4) how attention may relate to the area you identified and wrote about last week where you would like to lead yourself more effectively.
—As you read Professor Amishi Jha's chapter on attention and some of the ways she experienced a few wake-up calls in her professional life and of the power and vulnerability of the attention system, reflect on lessons it might offer you to take stock of here and now. Please make a few notes on this in your Binder (the section at the end for "Notes") so that your thoughts are top of mind when we meet to discuss.
1-Minute PMP plus 6-Minute FA Practice (6 mins.)
Suggestions on Sitting (6 mins.)
Mindfulness (Formal( Practice (Using the SoBe Mindful App or Website Practices)
—This week we will build on the PMP and practice the "Focused Attention" Practice each day, as noted below:
Day 1: Practice the PMP for 1-minute and then listen to the 6-Minute Focused Attention Practice
Day 2: Practice the PMP for 2-minute and then listen to the 6-Minute Focused Attention Practice
Day 3: Practice the PMP for 3-minute and then listen to the 6-Minute Focused Attention Practice
Day 4: Go outside with your binder and crayons, set a timer for 12 minutes, practice the PMP for 1-minute and then draw a tree until the timer sounds.
Day 5: Practice the 12-Minute Focused Attention Practice
Mindfulness (Informal) Practice (SoBe Mindful Stop)
Each day (that you remember to do so), stop at least once at your self-designated Present-Moment Pivot Point and practice the Present-Moment Pivot to the count of 6. On least one day, take a picture of what you see from your spot and text it to me, along with a few words about the experience.
Assignment (to be e-mailed by Wednesday at 8:00pm):
Please be sure to include MIL_S2024 at the beginning of the subject line, your name on the assignment, and in the file name.
—This week we will build on the PMP and practice the "Focused Attention" Practice each day, as noted below:
Day 1: Practice the PMP for 1-minute and then listen to the 6-Minute Focused Attention Practice
Day 2: Practice the PMP for 2-minute and then listen to the 6-Minute Focused Attention Practice
Day 3: Practice the PMP for 3-minute and then listen to the 6-Minute Focused Attention Practice
Day 4: Go outside with your binder and crayons, set a timer for 12 minutes, practice the PMP for 1-minute and then draw a tree until the timer sounds.
Day 5: Practice the 12-Minute Focused Attention Practice
Mindfulness (Informal) Practice (SoBe Mindful Stop)
Each day (that you remember to do so), stop at least once at your self-designated Present-Moment Pivot Point and practice the Present-Moment Pivot to the count of 6. On least one day, take a picture of what you see from your spot and text it to me, along with a few words about the experience.
Assignment (to be e-mailed by Wednesday at 8:00pm):
Please be sure to include MIL_S2024 at the beginning of the subject line, your name on the assignment, and in the file name.