(Before It's News)
It is well-documented that the regular practice of mindfulness is very much associated with cognitive improvements in such things as focus, concentration and memory.
Here is a link to a recent and most interesting article from the LSE Business Review which shows how being present has big impacts for performance, decision-making and career longevity.
Source:
http://ianellis-jones.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-power-of-being-present.html