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The attention economy
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#12Does anyone have tips for re-gaining focused attention? Willing to try anything at this point.
Use paper and low-tech reading devices (e-readers) whenever possible, the comprehension varies widely, according to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shallows_(book)
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#13Does anyone have tips for re-gaining focused attention? Willing to try anything at this point.
Use your calendar to structure the whole day, including some fun things, some chores, things you want to practice, and required events. If you have the whole spectrum of activity bundled together it becomes easier to let go and follow the plan than to get distracted and lose your pace.
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#14Does anyone have tips for re-gaining focused attention? Willing to try anything at this point.
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#15Does anyone have tips for re-gaining focused attention? Willing to try anything at this point.
Take care of your body because your brain is part of your body.
1) Get yourself on a sleep schedule. Figure out if you need 7.5 hours, 8 hours, or 9 hours of sleep. Then, pick a time to go to sleep and a time to wake up and stick to it for both weekends and weekdays. You will have exceptions, but it should be the baseline to which you return. If you find you are consistently tired, see a doctor and check if you have thyroid problems or sleep apnea.
2) Excercise vigorously at least a little bit every day. This will help you get sleep.
3) Eat good food. Avoid too much simple sugars. If you don't already cook then either buy a slow cooker and the iOS/Android app Paprika. Or go to /r/mealprepsunday. Alternately, try Soylent as your baseline.
Also, try using the OSX app SelfControl or the windows app ColdTurkey to block websites like these.
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#16Does anyone have tips for re-gaining focused attention? Willing to try anything at this point.
Take care of your body because your brain is part of your body. 1) Get yourself on a sleep schedule. Figure out if you need 7.5 hours, 8 hours, or 9 hours of sleep. Then, pick a time to go to sleep and a time to wake up and stick to it for both weekends and weekdays. You will have exceptions, but it should be the baseline to which you return. If you find you are consistently tired, see a doctor and check if you have…
I've tried apps but invariably I end up seeking alternatives to get around the blockers I set for myself. Internet is like alcohol for me so it's only fitting that I am the most productive in Internet free zones.
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#17Does anyone have tips for re-gaining focused attention? Willing to try anything at this point.
0) Pick something you want to focus on. It could be your breath, a picture, an article you want to read, the sounds in your environment... 1) Set a timer for the period you want to focus on it for. In the beginning, I'd pick short times, like 2 minutes, or 5 minutes. 2) Try to remain focused on whatever you picked. You will inevitably fail. 3) Do not get angry at yourself! Your mind is like a puppy. It will want to w…
The idea of using a timer and setting small goals is absolutely worth a try. Thank you
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#18Does anyone have tips for re-gaining focused attention? Willing to try anything at this point.
I have read that self-discipline is like a muscle that you can work out, and I believe it. Start off by making a real effort at truly working this muscle for a few minutes. Exercising self-discipline completely for 10 minutes is worth much more than only half exercising it for 60. I have found a lot of use in timers. It's gimmicky, but putting a timer on my phone, and telling myself I will do only one thing until it…
Thanks for the advice. I'll try this out.
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#19I got into work mode the past couple years of my life and spent most time either working or speaking with people, then browsing my phone in the downtimes / before bed / first thing in the morning.
I hadn't read a book in a couple of years and it was scary the first time I tried again.
Literally could not read more than 1 - 1.5 pages without my mind wandering or feeling the pang to check the feed on my phone. Kind of horrifying to be honest.
Took me a couple weeks to get back in the groove and actually have some decent comprehension / retention. Personally, reading again was a great way to rebuild my attention span and just rewiring my brain in general. I had no idea how bad I had become.
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#20Does anyone have tips for re-gaining focused attention? Willing to try anything at this point.
Put your phone on Do Not Disturb mode. Don't turn it off.
Use Focus App to block distracting sites during non-work times. That's when the danger is greatest.
Those two have helped me the most.