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This page describes strategies to get into focus mode and to stay focused.
Preparation
- ⏰ Time: Decide on a time span how long you want to stay in focus (timeboxing)
- 📑 Resources: Prepare resources for the session (PDF, code)
- 📍 Location: Be in an Area with minimal distractions
- 💧 Vitals: Prepare Water and Snacks (so you don't need to break)
- 🎧 Music: Listen to concentration music (no vocals, no strong melody switches)
- 📺 Watch: “Study together” through video ("study with me" on Youtube)
How to start
- Count down 5 seconds and start (The 5 second rule)
- Start with the first 5 min of work (you'll probably do it longer)
- Use a Promodoro Timer for difficult tasks (Pomodoro Technique)
Take effective breaks
- ☕️ Brew coffee or tea.
- 😮💨 Do a breathing exercise or meditate.
- 🪟 Stare out of a window.
- 📗 Read a page of a book or a blog post.This can be a good substitute for social media checking.
- 🧹 Tidy up a part of your room.
- 💤 Lie down with your eyes closed or nap.
- 🙆♀️ Stand up and stretch.
- 🚶 Take a short walk
- Studies say that taking a walk through nature boosts your ability to concentrate by as much as 20 % and at the same time reduces your stress levels.
- 💬 Have a chat with a roommate or a colleague.
- 📞 Call someone.
- 🏋️ Do a quick workout.
- 🚿 Take a shower.
- 🥗 Eat a healthy snack.
- ✍️ Doodle.
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