In some situations, don’t pay so much attention — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Although mindfulness has its merits, psychological research has also revealed that in some circumstances it’s important to be mindless. That is, as we develop skill in complex tasks, we can perform them with increasing facility until attention seems to be unnecessary. Everyday examples range from riding a bike to chopping cucumbers to brushing your teeth.

Source: Sometimes Mindlessness Is Better Than Mindfulness