Notice What You Notice – Reclaim Your Attention in a Distracted World
Online Workshop by Sophie Howarth and Menka Sanghvi
How much of what you notice everyday is decided by algorithms?
Attention is the gateway all our experiences. And yet more and more of what we notice every day is being engineered and automated by algorithms.
In this powerful, practical workshop, we'll explore how to reclaim agency over our most precious resource - our attention - so we can use it better for what matters most to us.
What to expect:
Together we will look at what influences our attention, and how these forces are stronger in the digital environments we inhabit.
Through practical exercises we will bring our awareness to our personal patterns, and explore how to reclaim our choice.
🟡 Notice how our attention moves
🟡 Notice how emotions influence us
🟡 Notice the impact of conversations
🟡 Notice how effort shapes attention
🟡 Notice our human-centric-ness
🟡 Notice our negativity and positivity biases
No experience is needed, just an open mind and willingness to challenge yourself and your digital habits.
Yellow Skirt by Shin Noguchi
About your guides:
Sophie Howarth is an artist, author and activist. Her books include The Mindful Photographer, Looking At Trees and Everyday Wonder: How To Find Beauty In The Ordinary.
Find out more: sophiehowarth.com
Menka Sanghvi is a mindfulness guide whose projects explore the relationship between attention, technology and culture. Menka is the founder of Just Looking, and the author of 60 Experiments in Looking and Your Best Digital Life – Use Your Mind to Tame Your Tech.
Find out more: menkasanghvi.com
Feedback
"You've somehow made slowing down and getting curious feel rebellious!"
- Participant in Menka's Just Looking workshop
"I felt so safely held and expertly guided by Sophie."
- Participant in Sophie's One Wild and Precious Life course
Costs
In the spirit of not leaving people behind, we are offering a limited number of bursary places. If you would not otherwise be able to attend, you are welcome to contact menka@wearejustlooking.org to request one.
Heart shadow by Sophie Howarth