A version of this manuscript was published in "Attention to Attention" in Applied Neurophysiology and EEG Biofeedback

To realize fully our human potential is to learn to be aware of, to choose flexibly, and to implement effortlessly an expanding, dynamic range of attentional styles for the optimum allocation of our resources. A fundamental observation is presented in this paper: Attentional styles and brain wave activity are reflected in each other. Attention styles are defined. Attention biases are described and their impact on physiology and experience is suggested. Optimum attention style combinations are suggested. Research data are presented. Talk therapy and attention training are contrasted. How we use styles of attention to manage our experience is discussed. An umbrella identity is recommended as a portal to flexible attention. A neural mechanism for separation and integration of awareness, attention and their contents is proposed. The potential benefits for exploring and practicing attention styles and OPEN FOCUS are described.