Блуждающий разум: Как средневековые монахи учат нас концентрации внимания

Monks in the Middle Ages found it hard to focus. They faced this even without the screens we have now. Jamie Kreiner looks at their day-to-day work to stay focused. She asks how they met their bodies’ needs while making time for prayer and thought. Sleep, food, and washing all took up their time. Books could help their faith but draw their minds away.

The book blends history, psychology, and self-help for those who seek better focus. It looks at drills to train the memory. It also looks at daily habits and self-control. Kreiner draws on what worked for monks and what failed. She uses both to explore how we focus today. This paperback came out in 2024.