Walk away from it and only restore attention when the puppy is behaving properly[2].
Originally described in the late 1980s, attention restoration theory holds that many of the benefits of being in nature are related to its ability to rest and restore "directed attention" (focus and concentration) while gently engaging "involuntary attention" (a more relaxed state open to passing stimuli).
What this means, hopefully, is that in the rush to rejuvenate a bankrupt city, many of its stately buildings will be restored with care and attention to detail, rather than the bland bulk refits that have characterized many of the hasty warehouse conversions of major western cities. "In an ideal world I get involved as soon as a developer decides to start work on the building," McKay explained.
But he also forecast that some of the data to be released this week could restore market attention to the economy in the United States.
Somehow, these good old-fashioned values and institutions are going to arrest out-of wedlock birthrates, the breakdown of "the family unit," and restore prudent attention to "long-term considerations" rather than "immediate... political payoffs".
The act forming the NEA and the NEH was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965, in response to a movement to restore due attention and emphasis to the arts in an age driven by scientific innovation and exploration ― an imbalance that hasn't gone away, as universities today focus on STEM and slash humanities funding.
They now operate five guest houses, each lovingly and illegally restored, with great attention to historic details and touches of whimsy.
This welcoming Victorian B & B, with nine spacious rooms, several in the carriage house out back, is restored with fine attention to detail and is an easy walk from the town's restaurants.
In the late 20th century the station was lavishly restored; this restoration effort brought national attention to the importance of preserving architectural landmarks.
WHERE Phoenix WHAT 3-bedroom home with guesthouse HOW MUCH $489,000 This Ralph Haver home, built in 1956, was restored in 2007 with attention to period details, including walls of reclaimed slats and sand-blasted blocks.
