How I trained myself to focus long periods of time (even when I dont want to)

[@ruriohama]

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[@whitedark1811]

No, thank you

[@ManitaKaewkhong]

Your background music is too loud at some point.

[@Amar11115]

Ruri, can you please raise your voice against the spam comments? Its really annoying!

[@gustirezaqqi]

Ruri please do live study again cuz I really need to ask you something about workflow, if you don't mind.

[@HappyAndWealth]

at min 7:44 of the video the music is louder than ur voice

[@IKEMENOsakaman]

I've learnt so much from youtube. Without it I wouldnt be who I am now, but at the same time I know it distracts me from my goals and causes procrastination. Its such a double edged sword.

[@nutzeeer]

a really dangerous tool to handle?

[@Green7JR]

I recommend marking all pointless videos as “not interested” and “I don’t like the video.” For example, I do this to all meme videos. Likewise, give 👍s to all useful topics

[@Another_AR]

great idea👍@@Green7JR

[@rkd9325]

Same bro, i have learnt so much from KZbin, i can't imagine my life without KZbin, KZbin has helped me alot to survive in my bad times.

[@ashutosh3658]

Same💀

[@khalilahd.]

Trying to learn Japanese has been so difficult and the harder the concept the more I loose focus so I definitely needed this video. I’m definitely going to give them a try 🙏🏽

[@MelissaLearns]

OMGGGG I am struggling too! Been trying on and off for years but this year I've made the most progress but still not the progress I hoped to have had at this point. I just struggle to stay focused so much. Best of luck to us both!

[@山下-t9e]

I hope you are doing better, I am also learning English, but it is so hard way to learn. Yes, but I really want to speak English fluently and then I want to talk my friends more deep topic like anything. So I need more studying. Oh I’m Japanese by the way. Learning new language is hard but let’s hard work to get each other’s!

[@chimeiamv]

I definitely feel this. I've been stuck in the intermediate slump for a long time and for some reason, it seems vocab and new concepts just don't want to stick in my brain anymore. Also, kanji and reading has become tedious as all hell. I sort of relate to the part of the video where Ruri says that even though something is your passion and you love it, you may not want to touch it for a while because of how much of a grinding process it can be. I want to trust the process but it's just so dang hard at times. Best of luck to you.

[@verificado.]

@@chimeiamv This is happening to me in Japanese too... even though it's a language I really want to learn, it seems to be getting more and more difficult, and discouraging too...

[@chimeiamv]

@@verificado. You don't know how much you don't know until you figure out how much you don't know. That's what it feels like.

[@SoumilSahu]

Great video as usual! Small feedback though: I feel the background music starting around 6:19 is a bit too loud

[@shortsmeme874]

It's like she is freestyle on beat 😂

[@iproipro8278]

Its hella loud and i thought that she put it so we can focus and not get distracted lol

[@anamelo4143]

I was going to say that haha

[@liolalila5424]

Just wanted to write the same in the comments, it's a great video otherwise but the music made it hard to focus

[@Vectone]

Yeah when music kicked in I lost..... focus

[@AHIdam143]

Ruri ohama you are best for all time every time you gave me solution of my any type of problems .I was distracted by the unnecessary contents but now I decided to clear my works and wen ever I use my older brother's mobile I just need to do what ever I should to do thanks ruri ohama you the great actually you are the fest inspiration

[@carlchan44]

focus 01:16 1 find your type 01:31 1.1 type 1, short but deep. use pomodoro 02:07 1.2 type 2, long but limited. 03:26 2 find you goal type. whole day or time block 04:58 3 calculate your focus. write down record duration(focus) and reason(distraction). 05:38 4 analysis your reason, see pattern. 06:59 5 eliminate distractions, schedule, X phone, place alone 17:10 6 take action

[@creativelym8284]

Ruri, this video is packed with value. Thank you for putting all the variables and parts out there, with structure and clarity!

[@jasemdamianekturista514]

I accidentally came across your channel looking for tips on how to learn other languages and started watching all your content every day. I love it!

[@realchaliss6216]

Hi Ruri, I used to try Pomodoro but didn't work for me either, I found that I can focus and study for more than 25 mins as I wanted to finish the topic that I was studying. Now, I find that studying for 50 mins, taking 10 mins break for 4 sets then taking a long break for 30 mins really works for me btw I've noticed that your voice is covered by the bg music for a few mins from 06:58, I thought maybe bc of editing. Anyway, your content is always really helpful 🤍

[@orwillito]

I was about to say that also the background music downed your voice but we can still hear it but had to concentrate.

[@michawalczyk5242]

@@orwillito She planned this to boost our ability to concentrate :)

[@orwillito]

@@michawalczyk5242 Well played XD

[@linagundam]

Thank u so much, Ruri!! This video help me a lot. Now that I'm in a new semester I want to focus more and being able to have quality time with my family and with myself. I'm right know trying to rearrange my schedule again so that I can exercise, meditate, pray, and have my study sessions. I'll give it a try! Thanks for your hard work! I'll do my best for me, for the people around me and for my future self.💙😁😄💐 Big hugs from Colombia!!!!!🤗

[@MentalHealthPower]

I am so glad you mentioned meditation! This is the thing that really helped to train me to keep my attention on something for long periods! Also glad you mentioned health - when people have stress and unresolved trauma the mind will find ways to get away from any potential perceived discomfort as a way to protect oneself.

[@kmakunn]

Thanks!

[@gam3rszone]

The way you implemented the music to be louder and the voice to be lower so we can learn to concentrate live is wonderful 👏👏

[@bogdangrushnyk3373]

Ruri, your advices are so great. Thanks for all you've done and continue to do.

[@sedra_s]

At 6:20 the background music got a bit high and I couldn't focus well💔 so you can understand how great my focus level is

[@emmanuelvictor4302]

I'll save your video to watch later. You got my attention. That's what I was looking for. I need concentration 🙌

[@ziyaerel2015]

Each and every time Ruri’s tips refresh sad souls! She’s very good at inspiring!

[@Angelodki]

Excellent tips, I enjoyed the ideia of turn the mobile in "do not disturb" mode, certainly i'll use this.

[@mcgregor2736]

Ruri gerçekten tebrik ediyorum seni söylediklerinden çok üst seviye bi farkındalık seviyesinde olduğunu anlıyorum. Bende tıp fakültesi 4. Sınıftayım bu dediğin yöntemleri kendi kendime bir kısmını deneyip bulmuştum ama sürekliliği gelmedi peşinden. Hepsini bir videoda ve akıcı bir dille toparlamandan dolayı seni tebrik ediyorum. Bu arada altyazısız söylediklerini anlayabilmemden dolayı da kendimi de tebrik ediyorum 😀

[@ФотимаКалмирзаева]

Thank you, Ruri. It was very useful. You're the best ❤😊

[@Natsuki_aproudIndian]

I really love this kind of content, this motivates me and open a new perspective for me. Thank you so much Ruri, this is the reason I love your channel. 💖✨

[@etjh6560]

IKR!!

[@Yasmin-oq7vp]

thank you so much for these tips and tricks, they seem very useful and I'll def try them in my studying sessions. I'm actually trying to enter obstetrician uni this september and I really need to study for the entrance exam, but lately it's been just impossible for me to concentrate and keep myself on books. Also it's Ramadan so my mind is completely gone, and hopefully when this month will end I'll try to get back on my steps and get myself ready for the entrance exam. So this tips will be def helpful!!!! ty again

[@ultratooby]

You are SO useful and inspiring! Thank you so much for pulling me up like this! 🥰 May the best come your way, come on doing your best! 💪

[@ashishsaini2327]

I was fully concentrated on your video for whole 20 minutes. Damn! I proud of my self

[@jayfersongantong4337]

amazing your like talking to a friend, its amazingly natural. your videos making a day great.

[@wypimentel]

"Looking out of the window" that's me my whole childhood, looking the wind blowing the Araucárias (pine tree), was really beautiful, I'm amazed how did I learn something at the school.

[@mottom2657]

Zanimljiv video, Ruri! Svaka čast!

[@oussamahajri7323]

Omg😍 just love the way how you speak, I can still hearing you for all day💖

[@damnwhyisitsohard]

The music in Step 4 makes me distracted since I'm focusing myself on you. This vid helps a lot.

[@sedra_s]

This is exactly what I was looking for thank you ruri💕

[@hsujonathan5221]

good tip! I tried to focus on watching and listening to what you said in this video, but I got so distracted by the background music playing around 7:20. One good tip from my experience is to remember to breathe regularly or take a few deep breaths after a period of time. I often hold my breath unintentionally when I'm too focused on a task, such as watching a movie or driving a car through a crowded city. my friends or colleague would think I was giving a long sigh and raise their concerns about my depression. lol

[@peri8513]

Altın niteliğinde bilgiler vermişsin yine 🧚🏻‍♀️

[@dcbaars]

I totally have the same but have learned under pressure to prolong it and now I live and work In my hyperfocus… You are very attractive by the way.

[@lxstshinobii9121]

Thank you so much. I'm currently trying these methods to help with the studying process and improving. This was super useful. ♡︎

[@murphy6700]

Wow. This was posted a year ago, but I just found it. I'm going tro implement the plan and see how it goes for focus. Excellent presentation.

[@dizelvinable]

Thank you very much, wise Ruri!

[@sude1666]

thank u so much Ruri. I really needed this video💫

[@Epicabadi46]

You really inspire me to learn languages. I will try my best to improve my English, and I am very interested in learning Russian

[@materjoby5092]

my favorite motivator is back on my feed.

[@TatianaKurnosova]

Really helpful video as always! Thank you Ruri 💕 I'm trying to learn Korean and not to forget Japanese at the same time, so trying to force myself not to lose focus when I'm studying and it's been really hard lately... Going to use your advice for sure :)

[@abderahman6399]

Ruri I really need this video! Thanks from Egypt!!

[@anasse.ell7]

Thank you so much for this video it helped me a lot ❤️

[@pureturk02]

thanks Mikasa. Will be trying out some of these tips. I like the one about person A and person B

[@kevinolega1]

I'm just a casual subscriber but this video just hits the spot. Thank you so much! I needed this today.

[@augustlua]

Thank you so much Ruri

[@saizk]

Ruri, you really have all necessary vids that can help to improve your own life. By the way,recently I have found an answer to the question I thought about a half year ago. Thank you so much😊

[@KroneckerDelta-qi3fh]

Thanks for giving me and us your helpful advices from your experiences. You are one of my life's mentors. When I am watching ur videos it feels like I am getting better person and makes me decide to change my bad habits and add good ones to improve my life. U are an inspiring person. God bless!

[@navidemami243]

So helpful and well explained! definately subscribing to you now because I like your perspective and general vibe :) I'll start with the focus analysis right away!

[@AmsNl2BcnEs]

This is very comprehensive. Thank you. You get a like for having a through set of time stamps in the description :) Looking forward to future videos.

[@amalkrishna2194]

Thank you so much 🙏 This video helps me a lot 😊

[@itszera3]

These advices will help me a lot, tysm😭🖤

[@Betul_ww]

İngilizcemi geliştirmek için seni dinliyorum ve faydalı bilgiler ediniyorum. Önceden konuşmanı anlıyordum ama artık 0.75 hızına ayarlamak zorunda kalıyorum. Büyümeni ve gelişmeni görmek beni gururlandırıyor. İnsanlığın bu kanala çoktan ihtiyacı vardı teşekkür ederim herkes adına.

[@ata7071]

i want to thank you for helping me and other people to study more . your video really helped me !

[@aminrezaei1845]

Hi Ruri, I want to thank you and say one day I will come to Italy just to meet you.. I feel so good with your videos. keep going :)

[@fatimaallawati947]

The logic is LOGICINGG thank you SOO much NOW I have an EXPLANATION as to WHY the Pomodoro method DOESN'T work for me

[@cheeped5531]

Hi, RURI!!! I just started watching your videos yesterday, and it helped me quite alot. Youre so beautiful

[@StevenRafael268]

thank you so much ruri for making these kinds of videos! i really love the content you cover :) and it really helps! keep being awesome!

[@bhaddie_kaivan_star]

Hi Ruri, pls make a KZbin video on all the productivity and meditation apps you use in all aspects of your life. Thanks

[@tushaar02]

hehe got a new way to encourage myself to study in the morning...the days I wake up a little earlier than usual. Also the stuff about writtng down the distractions.

[@sultaneraizel5427]

A FACT : i can't even focus on this video , when this beauty existing !

[@Aiorya9000]

Good one

[@Wnily]

very nice and instructive video, really love it❤❤

[@deborarapacci8469]

I'm using your videos to improve my English, and it's amazing how you makes me more motivated. I will try this way to study, tks ❤️ kisses from Brazil!

[@ACDSea]

Thank you for your vids and your work. They are very informative and helping a lot. And one thing worth to mention: vids are very chill and this mood fits very well. Cheers

[@saidisbilir]

This is a systematic approach that I like. Thank you for sharing.

[@etjh6560]

Such a nice ending, your genuine enjoyment of doing this video 🤗 Really interesting how you emphasize that everyone has different goals and it's totally ok Really cool!!

[@hassansong7630]

*Thanks for this video Ruri, you sound like a real person, what I mean with that is that you're not a T800 who can keep studying 24 hours per day without getting distracted, this makes when we hear you sound like a person who has his weaknesses and how to face them, but I want to say you what I learned from my art teacher and is focusing has a limit per day like the Bullet Time from Max Payne and when you get distracted your using focus without knowing so maybe that's why sometimes we don't have enough concentration for our works, keep making this videos they are very useful 👍* *P.D: In the minute **6:00** the background music sounds a little bit loud and doesn't understand what you are saying, but I think maybe is just me.*

[@leonardoneves3686]

Hi Ruri, i'm from Brazil and seek learn english. Your videos are help me pretty much. thanks for your bealtiful work. Stay strong! kisses from Brazil.

[@dr.margulis7773]

Hello from Ukraine & thank's for the tips!

[@raha704]

It was really helpful thanks Ruri ❤ love you from Iran ❤🤍💚

[@FABIOh1976]

Love your "of course" pronunciation

[@jessc99]

I'm second type 🤣and I think my distraction types are environment, boredom, sleep, exercise and flowtime. I'm going to apply some of your tips. And thansk for the video

[@MPlaysKagura]

It has been difficult for me to focus on my studies, so I tried multiple things in order to solve that. Since I enjoy company (the presence of other people studying) a lot and I don’t have friends, I have been loading videos on KZbin of people who are studying silently in front of their windows with a few breaks (mostly slight rain is heard in the background and them doing their work). It has been really helpful for me.

[@howrubro6012]

☆Decide what you want to do (study/exercise) ☆then start doing your work ☆If in the mid you are unable to focus then remember your parents hard-work and sacrifices they do for you(I'm sure it will lit some fire inside you)♡♡♡ 《《《《《BE SINCERE TO YOUR WORK 》》》》》

[@akocin]

I will definetly try these tips thanks for the video Ruri💖 By the way i think the background music was a bit loud this time( around 6.30- 8.00)😅

[@Ebyssr]

Yes, for me too. It was hard to focus on what you were saying ;) Great video though!

[@abebealemu209]

I love watching you. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@pablomatos966]

Wow, i was literally searching this right now. Thanks.

[@dwoman83]

I love your videos. They always help me.

[@ashaqueen7345]

I really like your videos.Thanks a lot❤

[@Angel-lz3fe]

I so like your video. That's really enjoyably lisening your helpful advises.

[@ibizavalisi]

I really love your contents. Especially as a Turkish girl, you make me so proud. 👏

[@mullcrumthesage]

Focus Ruri..become one with the Force..let it flow through your mind.

[@raloanyvitoria3570]

Browsing through youtube I found your channel, your content is really amazing and I will use your tips when studying English.❤☺

[@Juan-gd1wd]

Thank you, Ruri

[@Kitofthearts]

Thanks Ruri ! very helpful analysis & an excellent reminder of how to study productively & improve mindset for focus. A+

[@imane663]

I highly admired the video and I'll try my best to implement what did you say . Thank you so much for this wonderful video !!!

[@fajarhasmoro3742]

Great video, I'm happy to find this

[@gonzalooviedo5435]

Definitivly carbo and sugar is a focus killer. I will start to take notes for distractions definitivly.

[@sebastianpayancristancho5027]

I love your outfit... Black nails look gorgeous on you. Marvelous as usual. Thank you. We are in the same group 2. We need to go back 🥺🖤💅🏽😂👍🏾

[@claudiojosephcastelhano402]

Thanks! I used to be fiocusing person but i lose It Focus a little.But I'm regaining my focus step by step.But these tips will be very helpfu to me.Have a nice week. ✌️😉✨

[@inmentality1286]

Great content! Thank you Ruri (watching you from Ukraine!)

[@eggwhite1354]

привіт з України 🥹 сподіваюся ви в безпеці!

[@yeffersonquinonezriascos8700]

I love your blog, even begin to learn french 🇫🇷

[@gavinsfriend7987]

Thanks for this brother.

[@hobaelala3056]

Girl i am exactly like you . Type 2 i get the ball rolling then get bored ... i need to start not letting go of that mentality just deviate it a little bit and go study Italian or something which is the 2nd thing i am exactly like you in . I live in italy it already quiter than Egypt where is used to live , but i miss talking to my parents and having things going on around me, I miss home. I like study rither early or late the in between time is a dead time i do administrative tasks , like workout, clean ,cook etc. I figured out that I hit a wall bored and i usually punish myself mentaly and try to tough it out , it works but not always , i need to deviate to a less cognitive load topic then after i feel the ball rolling again . I can't afford stop rolling the ball even if it is abit slow . I just need to be smart with my reaction .

[@victorpinasarnault7910]

I need that video. Thank you so much!

[@prt5490]

ay videonun ortasında arkada yükselen şarkı aşırı dikkatimi dağıttı

[@prt5490]

sanki o sesin arkasından kendi sesini duyurmaya çalışıyormuşsun da sesle fight atıyomuşsun gibi çwöskspwöslğs

[@prt5490]

ay bitti o bölüm ✊🏼

[@mikhailsivtsov]

Actually, I can focus for long periods of time to do something but I clicked on the bideo cause it was quite fascinating to hear you talking about this topic

[@Jupa]

Focus is an awry subject, especially for ADD people like me. The estimate for adults with ADHD worldwide is, at the lowest estimate, 2% of the population. Accounting for those who are still undiagnosed or haven't realised it, there are more people who are ADHD/ADD in your life than you might not realise at all. This means that pretty much every content creator that talks about 'productivity' and life habits do not do much to help people who are not neurotypical. It's just another means of procrastination. But you have a broader and more open-access attitude to offer people regarding productivity, which is why I like your videos. As well as the fact that I have a deep-rooted desire to be a polyglot which is what initially turned me into your channel lol. Scheduling. This is important for ADHD folks because we have an issue of 'time-blindness.' In other words, we don't have a sense of time that is in any way usual. Naturally, scheduling isn't a strong forte for that reason. However, the point you made about making time blocks at least gives you a broader perspective of the day. This allows me at least to go less haywire about what the hell I'm supposed to be doing now, later or after lunch. Scheduling what needs to be done can at least give you some direction. Avoiding the state of 'okay, what do I do now?' is vital. Arranging your schedule regarding people and separating study and play sessions is an excellent thing that can be universally adopted. Right now is 6am, and I should be sleeping, but I know I'm not going to. So instead of feeling like an asshole tomorrow I'm tidying up my room and doing laundry. Adapting yourself to do something *good and productive* to account for the fact that its *3am why am I still awake* - at least equalises things out. Regarding health, I agree - though sleep is a hard thing for me to control. But I can manage going on walks out, controlling meditation, etc. I don't think I can focus optimally in the middle of the day. I study better, as you say, when the rest of the world is quiet. Still, it's an interesting concept to study how I study first and then implement actions based on the research study of my own studying habits. Flow state is undoubtedly the primary goal. Cal Newport's Deep Work is a very influential book for me. 'A deep life is a meaningful life. Most people, especially ADHDers, can concur that using hyperfocus in a positive direction is the best mode for applying oneself in productive living. And one ought to endeavour to aggrandise and encourage the deep flow state, train it for a higher duration in longevity, less vulnerable to small distractions, easier to trigger oneself into and out of. I highly recommend 'Deep Work' to anybody interested in learning the art of focus and, most importantly, how necessary it is. Especially in this deeply distracted world we live in. Anyway, another great video Ruri. Think you must've made an editing hiccup mid-video with the BGM, lol. Or maybe it was intentional, to test our focus... see if we're listening :P

[@АйяШам]

❤

[@makima7844]

私も完全にタイプ2です。 参考になりましたありがとうございます😊

[@保護猫ちゃん-x4r]

I’m Japanese. I always enjoy your videos . If it’s possible I’d like you to upload same video with no music sound!

[@大祐羽場]

Miss Ohama,you're 真面目やな🥰