Focus On-Off

The international publishing phenomenon that teaches you how to be more productive and recharge your brain in a world that seems designed to distract you at every turn.

The ongoing battle for our attention is one of the biggest challenges we face.

Overflowing inboxes, colleagues at your desk with endless questions, and most importantly, a digital world that is dominating your life with an infinite supply of stimuli designed to suck you in. How can you achieve your goals amid such chaos without losing yourself to distraction?

In the international bestseller Focus On-Off, focus experts Mark Tigchelaar and Oscar de Bos show how attention works on a neurological level, describing the four ‘‘concentration leaks’’ that disrupt focus and offering accessible tips, tricks, and life hacks to help plug them, including:  

the surprising benefits of fidgeting
multi-tasking and task-switching to your advantage
how and why to reduce your screen time
a guide for getting to inbox zero
the important difference between targeted and loose attention, and how to switch between them
and much more!

Packed with insights and practical advice, Focus On-Off gives you the tools to master your focus, resist burnout, and get more done.

Author Biography

Mark Tigchelaar studied psychology and specialized in improving performance and optimizing the use of the brain. He coaches entrepreneurs and athletes to improve their achievements.

Oscar de Bos heads the training company Focus Academy, where he delves into the science of productivity, focus, and develops various focus tools, from training courses to apps, videos, and podcasts. The authors live in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where Focus Academy is based.