How to focus

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)

• 📱 Phone: Put your phone on focus mode (iOS, Android), Switch Wi-Fi off (if possible)

• 📍 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

• 💬  Have a chat with a roommate or a colleague.

• 📞  Call someone.

• 🏋️  Do a quick workout.

• 🚿  Take a shower.

• 🥗  Eat a healthy snack.

• ✍️  Doodle.

Sources

• https://betterprogramming.pub/how-to-ultralearn-data-science-part-2-9138f5f73456

• https://www.deprocrastination.co/blog/how-to-take-effective-breaks-and-be-more-productive