10 Minutes of Meditation Can Help Increase Focus and Reduce Anxiety. Here’s Why

Between smartphones, social media, and the Internet, paying attention to one thing at a time is a rarity these days. Yet we need to be able to focus in order to feel well and do our work well. Psychologist Daniel Goleman explains how meditating and simply paying attention to our breath for 10 minutes can quiet our minds and bring back our ability to concentrate. Mindfulness can also help with anxiety and depression—so give it a try!