How I stay focused for long periods of time (and stop infinite scrolling)

[@reysu]

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[@TheBudgetWrestling]

I now journal and tracked my time for a whole month because of your videos. highly informative. well done

[@Flexium_GG]

Me as well with the time tracking, it’s been very insightful

[@reysu]

Wow that's awesome!! Keep it up 🤝

[@L0rdofIsh01]

Do you use an app for it?

[@TheBudgetWrestling]

@@L0rdofIsh01 Simple time tracker on the playstore.

[@omniscientbeing676]

00:01 Stay focused by removing distractions 01:42 Four-step process to block out inner distractions 03:25 Tracking distractions helps stay focused 05:05 Deep work sessions of 50-90 minutes help in staying focused. 06:50 Stay focused for long periods by setting intentions 08:47 Scheduled social media time boosts productivity and intentionality 10:34 Optimize your energy levels for better focus. 12:23 Creating a routine enhances focus

[@SuperNine]

I love the fact that in each of your videos you are giving actual practical tools to implement. Watching this was a focus exercise in itself for me (I even took notes with the actions I want to put in place) and I appreciate you taking the time to create this!

[@katjagold]

Tips i will use: - focusmate -keep a blank site on laptop/or notebook for write my thoughts - use a visiual timer - 50 min work/ 10 min pause - set an implementation intention (Write 1-2 sentences about what i want to achieve before i do things - planing)

[@reysu]

love to see it

[@Braydaft]

Thanks for the great knowledge! Mans got me journaling, now he’s gonna have me working

[@reysu]

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[@reysu]

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[@2ultimatesiblings326]

So glad you showed up on my KZbin page. Love your content

[@nothechannelaastha]

This was one the best video on focus I have ever seen , thank you

[@livinthatlife]

Just stumbled on ur channel. “Even the same spot in a cafe” I’m glad u said that as a good alternative for cafe nomads - it’s a great point. As a nomad I’ve found myself working in Starbucks around the world - even I’m not necessarily a fan - it’s just that consistency of environment. And somehow I’m usually productive in there. 🙏

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[@XTheSpartanX7]

A weird thing I use is the ladder method, no idea if anyone else has already come up with it. I set a timer for 10 min, then I ladder up to 20 min, then ladder up to 30 min. No breaks in between the first 10,20,30 min, then I take a 10 min break. This way my mind feels like I’m never studying more than 30 minutes at a time. I’m honestly in the home stretch of finishing school and this has helped tremendously.

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I'm your fan in Taiwan . Your video helps me a lot ! I will start to use your method to improve my medical study !

[@reysu]

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[@iSJ9y217]

Thank you! That's what I exactly need right now!

[@AbhiKopecky]

Reysu, I absolutely love your lifestyle and communication style. Keep the videos coming!

[@reysu]

Thank you! Will do!

[@polromeu]

I can't even focus watching your whole video!!!!!!! Dammed!

[@timothyrees6318]

This was actually incredibly helpful. Great Video! I also turned my iphone into a dumbphone with your help! Really appreciate your content!

[@centuryofgaming7513]

I have read about implementation intention in atomic habits

[@reysu]

great book!

[@aryangulhare6942]

Staying focused for long periods involves removing distractions, practicing deep work sessions, setting implementation intentions, managing energy levels, and establishing a consistent routine. Key moments: 00:00 The speaker shares five simple ideas to stay focused for long periods of time, including removing distractions and addressing inner distractions, leading to progress on goals and hobbies. -Outer distractions, like phone notifications, can be managed by physically removing the source or setting up barriers, aiding in maintaining focus during work. -Inner distractions, stemming from discomfort with the task at hand, can be tackled by a four-step process involving identifying triggers, journaling sensations, and implementing a 10-minute rule to resist immediate distractions. 03:24 Training yourself to be unfocused through deep work sessions of 50 to 90 minutes, followed by short breaks, can enhance productivity and focus significantly. -Keeping a journal to track distractions and triggers during work sessions can help increase self-awareness and combat inner distractions effectively. -Efficiency over long hours is key to productivity, as highlighted by a successful KZbinr, emphasizing the importance of deep work sessions for optimal results. -Utilizing visual timers and structured breaks during deep work sessions aids in maintaining focus and training oneself to resist distractions for extended periods. 06:48 Setting implementation intentions significantly impacts behavior, as shown by a study where 91% followed through compared to 35% without. Planning tasks and managing energy levels are key to staying focused and productive. -The power of setting implementation intentions. A study demonstrated a 3X increase in follow-through by simply planning tasks and intentions. -Importance of planning tasks and avoiding distractions. Pre-planning work tasks and setting boundaries, like scheduling social media use, enhances focus and intentionality. -Energy management for productivity. Managing energy levels is more effective than solely focusing on time management for optimal productivity and motivation. 10:23 Optimizing energy levels through understanding circadian rhythm, chronotype, and four dimensions of energy can enhance focus and productivity. Consistent meditation, creating routines, and having a dedicated workspace are key for sustained focus and performance. -Understanding circadian rhythm and chronotype can help identify optimal times for focus work, exercise, and relaxation, leading to increased productivity and efficiency. -Optimizing body, mind, emotion, and spirit can significantly impact focus levels, with improvements in sleep, diet, exercise, and meditation playing crucial roles. -Creating a routine before focus work, practicing consistent meditation like mindfulness, and having a dedicated workspace can enhance focus, productivity, and overall performance.

[@reysu]

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[@VICTMANGA]

Thank you for all your tips, I will be using that

[@reysu]

glad you found it helpful!

[@erkintekin3611]

Taking a note about trigger points “by writing” during the session changes my focus. However, I can focus to the session back when I hit a big&bold DOT to the end of the note. However-2, recording the trigger with a “primitive” simple audio recording is more efficient scenario for me, in terms of not losing eye focus during the session.

[@bennettbrunner6692]

thank you for this, so helpful!

[@reysu]

glad it's helpful!!

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[@katjagold]

Great! Thank you!

[@vipin4720]

I have been always applying "10 - min rule" but it always comes when i start to study.

[@reysu]

nice!!

[@daanschravendijk9269]

Energy management is actually pretty hard when doing college. I work a lot more efficiently at home on my schoolwork, since I can work with 2 monitors and am closed off from distractions. The problem is that I'm forced to attend classes, causing a big drain on my energy and lowering my performance. Do you have any tips on how to deal with this?

[@SendoPLUS]

Definitely gonna be trying this! Also out of curiosity, what do you use to edit your videos? Big fan of your style

[@reysu]

This was actually edited by my editor ken!! He uses final cut pro :)

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[@TheTester-bi3tp]

Been doing transcendental meditation... curious if anyone else has tried this? Any comparisons to it versus mindfulness meditation?

[@reysu]

have heard good things about transcendental meditation from tim ferriss' content. recommend checking it out

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What quiz?

[@reysu]

Same as me nice!

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[@kordure]

What program do you use to time block?

[@Trading_10134]

nice video

[@reysu]

thank you :)

[@WolfyYOLO]

link of the visual timer?

[@reysu]

you can just search time timer on amazon. If you want the exact model I use, I linked it in the video "7 purchases under $100 to quickly improve your life"!

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hoping my comment will help the algorithm for you :)

[@reysu]

thank you :)

[@Priyanshu-raj]

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[@reysu]

glad it was helpful!!