How to Get Your Brain to Focus | Chris Bailey | TEDxManchester

[@dak4722]

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.

[@ricardoforbay9830]

You stole the words right out of my mind.

[@psychee1]

Hear hear.

[@MrChampionchimp]

Same, I think the problem here is that we aren't being purposeful with how we use KZbin and content in general. I make sure to save interesting vids that aren't relevant to what I need to be doing and then watch them at scheduled times. Helps regulate the time spent and what I choose to watch

[@vidhyakarthy559]

@@ricardoforbay9830 KPmnjjjjj.

[@cxa011500]

Just gotta learn to juggle. It's not that we can't ever use our phones are KZbin, but it should just be limited within a specific time.

[@ZEE.N-m5l]

*Stop reading the comments, and focus on the video*

[@jackphenomenal1371]

Haha lol

[@ChrisLee-rf5is]

Fuk u

[@BuckishDweeb]

Too late, this was the top comment so I invariably saw it. And now I am commenting. Fail.

[@ecomchrs]

Dont be ص yeeeeez you got me 😂

[@worldshaper1723]

haaaaaaaa you got me

[@micemice3283]

key learnings: 1. *do your homework now, YES NOW* 2. *make yourself bored for a month (by getting rid of distracting things and entertainment like cellphone)* 3. *focus on the most important things you need to do* 4. *minimize/avoid distractions*

[@kaneki1056]

for me my mind itself is a distraction so basically im never bored and i start to think about stuff when i start to get bored and my mind shuts itself off from the rest of the world and this has been happening to me more ever since school restarted and even as i watching this my mind started wandering because of something he said

[@nathanbrownsberger2781]

jokes on you, I'm watching this for an assignment

[@AsapMilk]

@@kaneki1056 same thing happens to me. I can get lost in thoughts for a couple hours just zoning off Is this something to be concerned for?

[@danirodriguez4707]

@@AsapMilk In my case I can spend a lot of time just kicking a tennis ball in the kitchen while I get lost in thoughts, especially when I'm procrastinating. I do this more than I would like to admit, but for me it's a relaxing moment, that helps me gather my thoughts while resting away from screens, so I don't think it's something to be concerned of. Honestly, I'm much more afraid of never being able to control the use I make of YT and social media.

[@kpopblverse]

ty

[@ApollosHester]

I have been off social media for 38 days and have came up with more life realizations and business/ life plans that I ever thought possible. I can also read for hours upon hours on end getting so dived up in what im reading that I forget the time. My mind simply has no reason to get distracted because there is nothing to distract my mind. This stuff works, where attention goes, energy flows! goodluck my friends

[@si4009]

LOL YOUR THE MEME GUYS OMG HAHHAHHHAHHAAH THIS IS AWESOME WERe WATCHING THE SAME VID BRO

[@markflett3844]

@JaBunch not of your watching somethink like this.

[@AA-hg5fk]

To anyone thinking of trying this, I've been off social media since 2015 and haven't come up with anything.

[@eduardoprieto5267]

@@AA-hg5fk So funny . Thanks

[@jamesiyer4937]

impressive. good on you son. hope its still going.

[@sudebayrakc5585]

As of today: -I am going to eat my meals without watching any KZbin videos or TV series, just going to sit and eat my meal savorily. -I am going to do my chores without listening to any kind of music or podcasts. -I am going to study without listening to any lo-fi songs (the most challenging one i guess :p) -When I want to listen to music, I'm going to lie on my bed, put on my headphones and enjoy the song I'm listening. I have an exam a week later and, as a medical student, I really need my brain to focus. So if this challenge affect my focusing ability, I will inform you guys. Wish me luck!

[@pradeepthorat5419]

Good luck

[@syedsarfaraz3417]

Good luck

[@OmarsGym]

I will incorporate these tips too, thankyou

[@jacebeaty5476]

did it work

[@vianneyboillot]

So, any feedback on this ? :) Even (especially) in case of failure !

[@johnbrooke2641]

" WE'RE DOING DO MUCH THAT OUR MIND NEVER WANDERS ANYMORE AND IT'S SAD. " Man that hit me.

[@LYRR]

Too much... too much. Time to focus my friend.

[@yeawhatever3622]

@@LYRR he got distracted :(

[@thelivinglegend9541]

@@yeawhatever3622 :(

[@endritveseli1687]

@@LYRR 12:58 he says: we're doing SO much!

[@privateequityguy]

Same in here:)

[@TranCaoChau]

There's a book called Hidden Time Wealth, and it talks about how using some secret techniques, you can overcome procrastination and accomplish anything in life. It's not just a bunch of empty promises; it's the real deal.

[@loveof_wisdom]

there is none such book that u r talking about.

[@Saksham-e5t]

This comment is a spam

[@Kanhaiya.yadav008]

This a a scam .I seen this comment on another videos.

[@bernardopapadakis]

I'm an English student, and this guy speaks so clearly that I can understand pretty much everything, thank you so much for the content!

[@shikamarunara5136]

i like tedx talks for it. almost everybody here speaks very clearly.

[@bernardopapadakis]

@@shikamarunara5136 yes, it is so good to practice listening skills and at the same time gain knowledge

[@nkyta_.6706]

The same point of view 🤗🇲🇦

[@gunnerplay7462]

@@bernardopapadakis me too I want to speak fluently by listening and besides gaining knowledge.

[@iera68]

Oo ok I'looo

[@markitaj90]

I literally can’t even pray without thinking of another thought. I NEEDED this video

[@husnashane8600]

Me Too!

[@user-vr4fm6wg2l]

Dont force them out, they'll just keep appearing.

[@rehanfarooqui2071]

Concept of waswasa

[@User-cb4jm]

That is exactly what he said would happen. Whatever you choose to believe, the objective fact is you are essentially physically speaking to yourself with no physical reply in return - so of course that is as stimulating as watching a clock tick, so naturally your mind wanders - as it should be. Congratulations, you're human!

[@thewanderingartists]

You all need to read A bug free mind by Andy Shaw:)

[@Isayhello123456]

*Summary: Use less technology and destimulate your mind for increased focus and ideas* Speaker tells about various screens he sees all throughout the day and decides to take a phone-detox and noticed three things: 1) Attention span grew 2) More Ideas 3) More plans Speaker did extensive research about the effect of technology on attention span. Speaker says that the symptom is that our brains are distracted but the deeper issue Is our brain crave distractions. Technology has a lot of stimulation which causes good-feeling hormones in the brain. It takes 8 days for the brain to adjust to less simulation. Above points 2 and 3 is because we allow our brains to wander - scatterfocus mode(or diffused mode) in which we think about the future half of the time. Ideas come when we are relaxed - our full attention is not captured. We like to think that ' Distraction is the enemy of focus' but the speaker says that over-stimulation is the real cause. Speaker has a 2-week challenge to reduce stimulation: Make your mind less stimulated- waste less time on the phone and disconnect every day. Rediscover boredom and scatter-focus.

[@jaghidishnamasudra3789]

M Lip9

[@thinhle96]

Thank you so much. You saved us 15 minutes

[@lagroad]

Thank you. The next issue is my daydreaming. If im not on my phone then ill space out and vividly daydream scenarios thatll never happen.

[@manvendrasrivastava1548]

Thanks for saving time

[@guarichapicante]

.thank you for this summary.

[@MCG1845]

I watch TEDx Talks videos to improve my english, but while improving my english i am also getting a lot of knowledge which is opening my mind to how to think and how to take actions in life, and this video is something amazing because i do these activities which he said and it helps me a lot because social media evacuate our mind by grabbing our whole attention, and if you put your phone aside and sit in an open space you will feel how beautiful our life is and we are filled with so many creative ideas [life is not about watching a phone or getting happy, life is about watching things that we are surrounded with and to create something special from them]~manjeet jat

[@serkan5263]

It’s fascinating that you could improve your english so good through TEDx Talks. I started to watch it since 3 days and my target is watching every day 1 video.

[@cinnamonandcandles]

Same

[@AmbarAkram-t5k]

Same here

[@slaughterking5625]

I will try this

[@HaNguyenThiHong-t2g]

@@serkan5263 me too.😀

[@zaaazach]

Summary: get rid of distractions and stimulations. This will make your brain be bored, and you will start to wander. While wandering you will get your best ideas. Applying simplicity and boredom to your work will help you develop clearer thoughts thus improving focus.

[@samfinkjensen]

Will admit it is funny that you wrote a summary for something that’s talking about improving focus and attention span

[@daliganmoskovich7944]

This is true. People always say one of the succes keys in life is to wake up early and I understand that right now. By waking up early, you have plenty of time. You are also awake before everyone else. Your brain starts to get bored and you start doing thins like reading books or thinking of ideas.

[@user-vg6hp1tm2q]

And, this is the distraction from which I'm texting. LOL

[@user-vg6hp1tm2q]

Anyways, thank you for this:)

[@danielfonville1840]

Thanks I could barely sit through that video

[@Zia-b3r]

At 16, I've learned how time-consuming social media is. It's the cause of my stress, anxiety, depression. It's the contributor to my lazyness and slaking off. I decided to cut off all contact with my phone for a few days and i can hapily say how much my life has been empacted, ive for the first time in awhile had a genuine conversation with my grandma, and i actaully could watch this vid till thee end without feeling boredem. So, to you reading this comment, go ahead and let go of that phone. it's never too late to improve your well-being. YOU CAN DO IT!!

[@neckbro]

KZbin is the worst offender out there, cause you can easily binge watch for days

[@ayushmanbarik6247]

But what you doing today 🧐

[@NallahBrown]

This is important!! “The state of our attention will determine the state of our lives.”

[@janetwhite7786]

Absolutely! Attention is all, to oversimplify and understate. What you focus on, that's what u r.

[@itsmidtrib1569]

Where your heart is that’s where your treasure is at

[@BeingJones1]

banned books you need to read 1. Hidden Laws Of The Game 2. Money Borlest 3. Money Hidden Magic

[@markjones42115]

thank you, great books Hidden Laws Of The Game (must read)

[@shashankbhat.]

Bot scammer.

[@PatrikLindgren]

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[@sarikaacharya8644]

@@markjones42115 hi where did you find it

[@phantomwarrior8686]

This should be studied in schools. Pretty much every TED should be. It's amazing know that almost everything which is essential in your life and professional life is not studied by school, supposed to learn you basic abilities in your daily life, but the world teaches it to you, the own life, and with your own own efforts you have to comprehend these things.

[@ayaali3388]

I really agree with you

[@petrap.7256]

school education worldwide is quite a failure. Maybe only scandinavian system is exception to it.

[@SatabdiKundu07]

In india students learn benifit of dowry system. Just think what kind of education system is that.

[@prajaktkhobragade1004]

@@SatabdiKundu07 lmao where did you learn that?

[@wesleywallace4426]

There should be an entire class, for one hour of just Ted talks in school

[@yusakmanullang7656]

He didn't mention this, but Warren Buffett and Bill Gates said "focus" was the single most important factor in their success through life.

[@MrHarsh3600]

Do you have any proof?

[@yellowdayz1800]

They were born rich and they make up stories to make you believe it was rags to riches.....the Illumanati is real....study it out. They pushing for a NWO that will include a one world banking system as well...to ensure the rich never lose their money and they will go back to mass slavery as well.

[@oliverspin8963]

Wasn't it curiosity? Not focus...

[@alexilaiho1st]

@@yellowdayz1800 what do you mean "WILL" go back to slavery? That's already the case in so many workplaces, especially call centers, which have become so common now, there are people who work 8-10 hours a day, for a miserable salary that barely covers food and rent and the occasional night out... and they're fine with it... ain't that modern mass slavery?

[@yusakmanullang7656]

@@oliverspin8963 2nd paragraph, last sentence, last word, "focus".

[@Soon-Lee]

I've had social media uninstalled for about 3 months. You truly are able to achieve a peace of mind and a stronger self awareness. I feel that today's social media creates a constant feeling of missing out which will drag on throughout some people's days and make them believe their life as boring. But truly you are only missing out on life if you are held in a state kf believe that you are missing out.

[@calamity2106]

He didn't stutter once, he truly does know how to focus!

[@JustBansuri]

He did. 5.00 aaa dominos.

[@manimurganp6267]

@@JustBansuri Vcc cxxxxx

[@mamafatcakes1234]

if you were more focused, you would've noticed that he did

[@rushakgaming9732]

Your focus to him too

[@calamity2106]

@@mamafatcakes1234 fair point, I guess there was a reason for the algo to recommend this to me

[@kaydenbreak1216]

Me preparing for exams be like: 10% of studying 90% of watching how to study videos

[@jocelynwang4379]

For me, it would be like this Now I am going to study for my university entrance exam. Right Now!!!! After one minute: search for "How to get highest score in university entrance exam in shortest time "

[@kaydenbreak1216]

@@jocelynwang4379 LMAO

[@tithirout8618]

hahahahahahhahahhh!!!

[@sssanjaybeats8729]

I can relate 😂

[@bluebunnyff4080]

That's how I end up hete

[@Reckyougam]

Extremely under rated video, a lot more people should watch this.

[@hrldsjR]

They did, they just close the video after 40 seconds and browse facebook.

[@saloksingh7]

Well they are literally advising the opposite. So you know.

ive been 10 minutes watching this, didn't help me at all...

[@charlesdcsc341]

I watched it 2x

[@abdaluzizalghith3936]

They are busy focusing on other things

[@vigneshvar.v9964]

One of the greatest speech i witnessed. "Rediscover Boredom"

[@bhavyajain3655]

Meditate daily. It is going to give you at least 10× attention span, 10× ideas ,10× plans , increase your memory , help with addictions . Benefits will come slowly but surely.

[@biscuiteminecraft]

how do i start to meditate

[@Pormjg]

@@biscuiteminecraft Try an app, for example Headspace. It's really well done and guides you through the first weeks!

[@biscuiteminecraft]

@@Pormjg ok ty

[@nirajmukhi1767]

But meditation is boring

[@lucasliew4924]

I'd rather take a nap. I'll end up getting actual rest.

[@alaricwitoyo2713]

The speaker is, like, really good at talking, seriously.

[@eliteandclassic9897]

The 'comma' man

[@cfernandes7463]

could not agree more

[@hnganl]

The speaker is like really. good. at. talking.

[@莫定]

ya

[@ahlamzaid5126]

Yass he's so relaxed. I'm jealous.

[@rhett-says-hullo4229]

Some practices he recommended: 1. Limit your time with technology - higher attention span. 2. Detox from technology- more time for other plans/become more organized. 3. Do a hobby/activity that takes less focus or concentration- become more creative.

[@be647nja7]

I actually was looking this because they en charged my to to a homework with some main ideas of this video so thanks

[@ryanthan3595]

@stanning loona made my grades higher of course

[@ryanthan3595]

@stanning loona made my grades higher doodle on

[@ryanthan3595]

@i cry in april very good to hear, mate! And don't cry in April, it already rained enough...

[@ryanthan3595]

@i cry in april lol was a joke but hey that's wonderful, I love anime, might just check it out.

[@soap4890]

Coming from his book, Hyperfocus. It has changed the way i have always thought of focusing. This ted talk is a summary of his book. Exceptional research. I am thankful to him as a student.

[@jkln6123]

thanks for recommending the book 🙏

[@a.wheeler207]

Oh my dear this TED Talk changed my life for ever! I'm dealing with my focus since years and nobody could help me to improve it. This guy did! Thank you so much!!!

[@kenojaye]

ikr, it was that simple. These challenges are a smart thing to do.

[@cyrillanicoche5271]

I love how he's literally jumping up and down with excitement as he speaks about his research. It's like he just couldn't wait to tell it to us.

[@hensonpedroleon7787]

Nobody: You: *Trying to watch the entire video without any distraction* "...Ouuuu the comment section!"

[@ilikekids]

Bro 🙀

[@Debbysworld_]

Exactly😅😣

[@vastarparadriti8690]

Why🧐

[@questionmarkquestionmarkques]

one of the few good nobody: comments

[@kathleen9812]

Haha. Yesss

[@SmutGrrl]

For years I (half) joke with friends how much I love standing in lines. I love being at the store and waiting, because I get some of my best thinking done. People talk about how fast time goes by, but I do love to think about how much it can slow down when waiting. I have subscribed for a very long time to the art of "blankly staring off into space" because I know how good it is for my brain. It can be hard (especially because my work is socializing and online and keeping up with all the things all the time) but it's so very important. Especially as a creative who has to come up with content. Gotta let that brain simmer to get stuff done! Nice Ted Talk Mr. Bailey.

[@Shaziya-yh4ly]

What it is blanky staring off into space? Where I finds

[@wenilynpastolero]

this guy's speaking in front of them without getting stuttered is a goal, man...and those english are the clearest thing I've ever heard.

[@alucard1490]

*Things that I learned from these is let your mind wander sometimes *Don't engage in social media more than some time set by you . *limit distraction let your self be bored ( practice meditation ) * do what you love for some time ideas and plan will come to you * don't mindlessly scroll through your mobile phone * Be aware about surroundings but let your mind wander sometimes

[@azamuddinmatyunus7379]

Thanks

[@shatha9321]

I hope one day I can talk like that in front of people .

[@narieee2543]

I'd suggest joining Toastmasters if you haven't done so already. It's helped me tremendously with my stage fright. I still get nervous on stage perhaps more intensely than an average person but I have grown much more comfortable and confident with public speaking.

[@derekfaison7300]

I believe that you could; you have to start preparing the message you would like to teach the world.

[@shatha9321]

Wonjae Lee thank u I will try it out along with other methods to become more confident and comfortable talking to other human beings , It has been really hard especially now that I’m required to discuss things with people in college.

[@ariolima7942]

If you want to do it, it means you have the passion inside you. I believe it just a matters of time. Please mention me when you succeeded ;)

[@derekfaison7300]

@@ariolima7942 i agree

[@Nnamdis4]

This is a lecture. It is really what my mind need at this point in my life. Thank you TEDX and Chris Bailey.

[@sss3ddad]

hey bro, how life goin after 1 year?

[@Nnamdis4]

@@sss3ddad improving bro

[@MKAlt7]

hey@@sss3ddad, how life goin after 3 weeks?

[@ignis6993]

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” - John Muir Let your mind _and_ body wander.

[@kanchansona5944]

Wow

[@mariebobis8016]

Probably the best ted talks ive watched so far. Life changing

[@lalitlawaniya2689]

Sure but I think mostly every ted talk is life changing 😉. Have you watched: how to achieve your most ambitious goal Ted?

[@stalker_8726]

Зачем ты это читаешь?

[@17honhathong56]

read his 2 books. oops im distracted rn

[@talha9700]

@@lalitlawaniya2689 I will watch thanks

[@mariebobis8016]

@bla bla how are u so accurate haha

[@rhylongervacio5691]

"The state of our attention is what determines the state of our lives" This struck me the most @ 15:15

[@EricLatios]

Yep... *looks around my room*... "what a mess"

[@shreyasdaniel1787]

one line summary : phone's the damn problem

[@slothgirl2372]

True

[@princejames5266]

I've never been so excited about getting bored

[@ranjim]

mood

[@cheimaamine-khodja682]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thelarstone6711]

saaame

[@thelarstone6711]

I like his approach to do something simple like, in his case, knitting. Does someone has a another good proposal for such an activity?

[@husnashane8600]

Loooool

[@gycyf14]

I deleted insta, twitter and tik tok. And what he says is relevant af

[@bendaily5888]

Same, they make you feel bad about you’re self and u will love in virtual world, by just seeing other’s faking their life’s and we dont have a clue about how their journey was like.

[@jamescrocker1237]

You

[@jamescrocker1237]

O

[@foodisamazing3549]

I am glad you deleted TikTok, though. Everyone should delete it. The app sucks -_-

[@asimmeer5450]

omg I deactivated 20 days ago and my life has become so peaceful but I am unsure about removing it completely

[@this_is_interestingg]

He's like an actor, acting , moving around to grab our attention, oh Man

[@wellbodisalone]

Distractions will always be there. You have to learn how to keep them away from your activities. This talk is one of the best ones!

[@vampiceez]

TED talk changed my life forever! I'm dealing with my focus for years and nobody could help me to improve it. This guy did! Thank you!!

[@pixiedustonitsway]

Love he way he delivers his researches and speech. His enthusiasm is contagious, is a persuasive and convincing.

[@evolvedcopper2205]

Off the topic: your name is cool 😂 The fact that I'm scrolling through the comments means i needed this video. Back to attempting to focus

[@duongthuy944]

i agree tho! it like the energy is transferred just thru screen. his speech was awesome and captivating!

[@ambarishr.1080]

Was so focussed on this video, an ad came, I was irritated by the distraction. Then the ad went away and continued my focus. My mind became light and I continued till the end of the video. ❤

[@shanmugasundaramveerapathi7589]

The Speech was wonderful, we have to learn a lot from him. During his explanations, he didn't step out of the circle where he was standing. Focus :)

[@Studypharmaa]

"Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere."

[@thyronnetroidegras9339]

"The state of our attention is what determines the state of lives", this phrase is so meaningful

[@Meiaixin]

The internet is such a powerful tool. It can either be your enemy or your hero. It just depends on what you choose to do with your time searching on the Internet. You can doom scroll for hours to satisfy your depression or do some research for your group project for class. You have the power to change what you do and learn, you just have to push pass your urge to doom scroll. (I'm still learning to do this myself... Good luck everyone)

[@shardatiwari5267]

I tried it for a month and I really feel less distracted now, thanks for sharing it.

[@Munneeza]

I tried shutting off my phone for a week and TRUST ME that week went most peacefully My brain never felt so refreshed, i spent so much time with my family, did so much fun activities, and actually gave myself the time i needed. My brain's never been so productive and calm

[@adrianagalindo6]

i want to try but i want to text my bf all day :(

[@nkosinathintuli]

Mission: give a ted talk without leaving the red circle on the stage floor

[@abdullahkhan_arcs]

You are distracted.. mission failed

[@xxxxdotx]

@bharat ahir stop commenting for likes

[@shanenacalaban143]

Bro lol😂

[@evilbeast3232]

@bharat ahir ق

[@nourelhaity2764]

LOL

[@Rick-lt3ki]

To anyone that reads this, make certain before you go to SLEEP. Plan what you will do tomorrow, this allowed me to structure my decisions, making less and less unnecessary distractions

[@boisterousbladder3652]

He has this understandable,soft n soothing accent

[@Blossom-ne4bk]

I don't understand why Ive heard some people make fun of ted talks throughout the years. There are legit people giving us pieces of good advice that we actually find interesting, there is nothing wrong with that.

[@davidenatoh359]

Ya!

[@uniquechannelnames]

Because TedX(which the vast majority of ted talks on youtube are) is not the same as Ted. Anyone can pay a fee to have their own TedX talk, which has resulted in a lot of ideological, unfounded, and "life coach" style videos made by nimrods. Certainly the original and curated Ted videos are almost all incredible educational vids. But TedX ia hit and miss, with some great stuff but a lot of mediocre and worse sptuff

[@emilioalvear8440]

1) you are not easily dis tracked, you are overestimulated. Cut down these highs and let your mind wander (when your best ideas come from). 2) set time to just wander. 3) when the mind is calm, we become more productive and live a better life. 4) you don’t have to do everything, do what’s important. 5) wrote your ideas down

[@Rawan-rx3mm]

I’m overwhelmed always and can’t keep focusing for long time without being distracted with my phone, that make to forget quickly and not even paying attention when people speak to me. This video explains concisely what I’m suffering from.

[@subzeroarctics1299]

If I wasn’t on my phone all the time, I never would’ve found this video

[@patrick4510]

If you weren't on the phone all the time, you would not need this video.

[@riyaan5985]

@@patrick4510 weren't*

[@Lady.2411]

Heheheheh

[@safikahmed9080]

But you find out which video actually need

[@bonitonastylish]

Subzero Arctics exactly 🙄 my phone is better than ppl around me 🌚

[@mousababdalla8408]

"Overstimulation is the enemy of focus " Genius outcome .

[@fabgodinaud8787]

and also creativity (i don't think it can be call positive stimulation)

[@saqlainraza2219]

This has to be the best TEDx video I've ever watched. The way Chris explains everything in such an articulate manner and the fact the I could relate to almost everything he has said has really struck me. Thank you Chris for your amazing research and effort!

[@alfredtafadzwabandera630]

This video changed my life for the better. l always say this: There is a plethora of information on youtube that can change your life if you know how to use it wisely. Life is about choices. Love and Light to everyone reading this...let's focus on what matters ❤️

[@GrndAdmiralThrawn]

You know, as a kid, some of my most creative moments were in time-out, staring at the popcorn ceiling

[@JiyuLJ]

Mmm

[@isaiah4tone]

This is vry true xdd, I always focus more when I'm well forced to, but i should make it a habit to do it regularly

[@nonenone2669]

What did you create

[@aminababneh5964]

The problem with phones/distractions is that we are never left alone anymore, we are scared of being left alone with our thoughts because we all have that unfinished project, that disease, that thing troubling us... We don't want to be bored anymore even though out of boredom comes great ideas...

[@heribertodelmoral3944]

💯

[@itsbecab]

Yeah, something I thought watching this was: okay, but I have anxiety and depression... so how can I go through my day letting myself "think" (being with myself) this much? That's something I discuss with my therapist and one of the conclusion is that I distract myself almost all the time I can. When I'm having a bad time at work? I try so hard to just keep singing in my mind to stop the anxiety thoughts and if I'm in home I sleep or play a game or catch myself on the Instagram (this one is out of my life for the past 2 months and it's awesome), but I should be trying to make this thoughts lost their strength thinking about why I'm having them and using some tactics that I'm learning in therapy. So I know that's very hard to be with yourself when you're an anxious/depress person, but therapy is helping me in this process and for me it's very import for this "detox" that he talked about.

[@rajkumarrastogi5041]

It's true experience, i did that really my life has totally changed.

[@muntahasarfraz155]

Distraction is the enemy of focus not stimulation. Less stimulation more calmness more calmness. Wonderful perspective is shared.

[@yuttb3139]

Me: watching this video without getting distracted KZbin Ad:

[@Hasnain1F]

Bruh, install the AdBlocker extension.

[@dmcloren]

Ha

[@gilmariagomes8843]

Use brave browser! You won’t get distracted by adds

[@jason230791]

@@gilmariagomes8843 Does it really work ?

[@minddivesounds5730]

The irony is strong in this one!

[@haipengli4769]

Try and see if you can connect all the ideas: 1 meditation 2 being present 3 less is more 4 enjoy the wonderful surprise 5 focused vs scattered modes of thinking

[@quynhtrang9965]

I experienced this before watching this video. I still remember that when I was in grade 10, I often spent time on my phone chatting with my ex-boyfriend. After that, we broke up and I tried to find many ways to focus more on myself and I realized that I need to improve my academic performance this next semester. Random thoughts came across my mind that I decided to let my mom to keep my phone. I decided not to use my phone for the last 2 years in my high school and that decision totally changed my life. I know, it was quite inconvenient as no one could contact me directly via calling by phone but I acquired many great values at that moment. Instead of waking up and checking up my phone, I did my daily activities immediately and spent most of my time studying. I still used computer that I could communicate with other people via social media but you guys know that we cannot bring computers everywhere with us and open it anytime, so I could cut down a large amount of time on using technological devices. Similarly, I also end up my day with going to bed immediately instead of spending hours surfing social medias. Trust me, it worked and I used to be a student who just ranked 18th in my class in grade 10, but gradually, I ranked top 2 in grade 11 and became the best student of MY SCHOOL with the highest GPA, not my class anymore in grade 12. And now, after 2 years, I feel overwhelming one more time and I know, it's time for me to leave my phone behind, AGAIN!

[@kaythariminzaw1437]

You did a great job

[@quynhtrang9965]

@@kaythariminzaw1437 thanks a lot❤ I hope u can also do great job!!!

[@nubivagannt]

I'm in 10 grade right now and my finals are approaching. Really needed this. thanks :)

[@aquiline5401]

Really needed this, thank you for sharing! :)

[@quynhtrang9965]

@@aquiline5401 good luck to you! hope you can achieve goals you want!

[@viperion5355]

Have to say, This Works. Like seriously. Can't listen? Don't have time? Reduce screen time and social media time. It works. It did for me

[@nadie-qm8rq]

I finally think the this is the answer I was looking for, why it is so difficult to focus, I can tell by experience that he is right but I didn't know that was exact reason. I will start meditating during my study sessions to see if I can get my brain to be less stimulated and focus more easily.

[@ImMeshlem]

Short summary Intentionally managing your attention: Emphasize the importance of being deliberate about what you pay attention to, and intentionally directing your focus towards your most important tasks. Reducing distractions: Minimize potential distractions such as notifications, emails, and social media in order to stay focused and avoid getting sidetracked. Prioritizing tasks: Prioritize tasks based on their importance and urgency, and tackling the most challenging tasks during your peak hours of focus. Embracing boredom: Embrace moments of boredom and use them as an opportunity to recharge and refresh their minds. Taking breaks: take regular breaks to avoid burnout and maintain productivity over the long term.

[@Jidnesh]

a perfect summary! Thank you have a great day ahead!!

[@civilengineering9588]

❤

[@GladwinJames]

I was trying so hard not to get distracted from this video. It's just 15 minutes video but it was like an hour long. It was hard but I was successful,from now I have decided to focus on one thing at a time.

[@HoangHuuNhat]

Hidden Time Wealth blew my mind. I’ve shared it with friends, and they’re all amazed at how much more productive they've become.

[@allengoh3860]

I love how Chris makes the speech with his gestures and movements! and honestly this is something we should try in our lives

[@LionMajestic]

1) Create more space and span within the brain, by controlling overstimulation caused by distractions (just like having less less traffic on the road), in order to direct the mind towards presence. 2) Go into boredom mode for a week to get the mind out of overstimulation. (Tool: 30 minutes a day for gadgets; 8PM to 8AM No Digital Invasions; Count the clock ticking) 3) Wander in the present to come out with incredible ideas (Tool: Start Knitting)

[@malick6440]

Brilliant!

[@srijo8627]

makes a lot of sense.

[@Sophielovespiano1990]

It’s interesting that he said our mind wonders about the present and the future more than the past, and how he planned the day ahead in the shower, because it’s totally different for me. 90% of the time when I am bored/relaxed/in the shower, I just go over past events in my head, and relive all those happy or sad or awkward moments

[@davidsmith-oi3zg]

Hello Sophie how are you doing today?.....Summary: Use less technology and destimulate your mind for increased focus and ideas...is a certain freedom without it, or at least using it less...hope you enjoyed the video?

[@devinfreeman2303]

I've been struggling with this so much recently. I loved the insight and awareness that this video brings. We don't need to do more, we need to do less but with focus.

[@sonniealapati1223]

Me: I should focus on my assignments *sees video on how to focus Me: Oooooooh

[@canadianbutt275]

😪

[@1light4love]

NAILED IT

[@athenacalesimbre6367]

*Wow its really hard to focus so i watched this vid*

[@aqua5174]

I'm doing this rn in fact 😅

[@johy9824]

This video is my homework😂 I have to watch it and give my teacher feedback

[@lyndi2392]

Omg this is insane! I just started knitting and thought of making a TED talk play list for me to listen while I knit! I even named it "knit & listen". This was my first video in it because I have been struggling with phone addiction and problems with focus and concentration. I had no idea he would suggest knitting! I feel like witch! Crazy coinsidence.

[@alexllongui]

Crochet is wonderful too, my personal favourite, in case you want to try!

[@robinadams8614]

It's so true 8 days of reset and feeling mentally healthier . The problem for me is getting to 1 day without toxic and stress. Even if I could get 1 day of positive and positive life issues with resolve and all the work I've put towards my issues worked out and showed some positive out comes.. When this positive actions take place the energy and motivation is a level that provides a energy level that is unreal. When I have positive actions come back to me I feel like I'm on top of the world and no little or big issues seem like nothing. The hold back for me is the ones who create sadness and walls of issues I've already fixed.

[@davidsmith-oi3zg]

Hello Robin how are you doing today? Summary: Use less technology and destimulate your mind for increased focus and ideas...is a certain freedom without it, or at least using it less...hope you enjoyed the video?

[@matteosherpafiorini8291]

So clear and interesting. I had the same experienced, having my brain crammed of information: when your mind and your body sent you these kind of signals (out of focus, attention dropping) you have to take a rest and, above all, to detox from your personal devices.

[@shabz143]

One of the best videos I have ever seen that clearly explains why we get distracted or how to regain that attention and focus. Thank you Chris

[@myviews469]

Spelling things out is limiting your imagination

[@mrh5504]

You cannot always avoid/put aside distractions. Not every distraction is your phone. You need to be able to stay focused while dealing with distractions since you can’t always avoid them. Learn to force your concentration. Make a habit out of it to the point that when you need to be focused you will be focused despite everything going on around you.

[@shell9918]

i've been trying that for years and i always get distracted by the thoughts in my head, even if i have nothing distracting around me

[@karengaray5114]

That's my problem. As a customer service manager, what most people consider distractions are the main purpose of my job. That makes it hard for me to focus on email or paperwork, because I often have to stop at key points.

[@ryangallardo3027]

I think that's why he said that you need to have a detox for once in a while. With that practice, the cravings for these distractions will lessen overtime. And that will improve your focus more. Because it's not the distractions itself but the stimulations you are craving for.

[@anurag_GATE_EE]

perhaps y'all have ADHD?

[@Scarshadow666]

It's definitely very telling (and ironic) when we learn about avoiding social media to help build our attention spans and create healthy habits on the very social media platforms that we're supposed to distance ourselves from (KZbin, TikTok, Twitter, etc). On the plus side, makes me want to break in my Forest app to help focus on stuff (an app I recommend to anyone that needs help distancing from their devices or are dealing with phone/technology addiction)!

[@trantuan1809-mc2fc]

The way Hidden Time Wealth dives into the concept of productivity is mind-blowing. Hidden Time Wealth tips are pure gold, and I wish more people knew about them.

[@gpuguy]

Love it: "the state of our attention determines the state of our lives"

[@derrickduplessy215]

1 Million Views guaranteed. I'm simply going to focus on one thing at a time. I know it will be hard but it will be worth it.

[@sheldon9968]

What are some of the practical things we should do to simply focus on one thing at a time?

[@amalinamar4327]

Related to this comment, i suggest you to read the one thing by gary keller

[@helinodabas5743]

Wow his elocution, his body language and his voice tone is amazing . Really good speaker

[@devantejeffries3810]

Focus is like getting a camera, looking at something, zooming in on it, and make it clear (instead of blurry). Or getting a magnifying glass and zooming in on a specific word as you read the entire sentence.

[@gun_ape]

Les brown said we have 2-3 ideas a year that'll make our lives successful. To always carry a note pad and pen. The greatest place to find the best ideas is the grave yard where inventions and ideas never flourished. Whoever reads this, please write your ideas down and make yourself stand out. I wish you nothing but success!

[@rdallas81]

Awesome Emmanuel, thank you. The first thing Would do is write down this message. I can't yell you how many times I had great ideas and always found I always forgot the idea and the details. This is excellent advice.

[@beefboy6707]

Sure, but: Having many good ideas will not make life successful, but executing them, even it is not really something new or special. Everybody can have good ideas but it is another thing to really doing it, instead of writing down a few ideas, better just decide and take action, if it doesn't work, NEXT.

[@yourrighthands]

Personal Development is key to finding your true self!

[@mehrinfarjana7674]

He has an incredible voice. I can't describe but it seems amazing to me somehow.

I was so amazed by his speech that I can say this is my favorite tedtalk. I really love the way how he speaks and uses his gestures. I mean I can feel how he gives himself to his field. And also he has clear pronunciation, thus I don't struggle to understand him since English is my second language. Yeah, probably I'll watch his speech one more time.

[@vileenavinayan6514]

Thank You so much Chris Bailey. The lack of focus is a problematic situation. And now I got the perfect ideal solution for tackling that difficulty. Thank You so much. Your words are so strong and captivating. Will try the tips, as you said in the talk. Thank You TEDx for always coming up with such wonderful contents.

[@roxanadosa6536]

"we need more space" this man predicted 2020

[@roxanadosa6536]

@@adnann5232 what?

[@ramkumarchattopadhya6101]

My atention span is so good that during the first three minutes of this video I was playing Candy Crush Saga,then finished all lives, I checked facebook on my smartphone. But thanks to the quality content of this video I restrained from using my smartphone for the next 11 minutes. Thank you so much.

[@strengthenwithsarah]

This TED talk is amazing! One of the best that I've watched. Thank you!

[@AzaleyaReid]

This video is helping me just by listening to it in the background whilst doing work.

[@ginareid996]

Absolutely true! What an impact living in the digital age has on us, how we completely succumb to social media, in whatever form, for me personally I refrained from using my phone for 2 weeks, my focus was clearer, my perception, my mood improved and sleep also improved immensely, I read more books, and cognitively in this disconnection process felt so much more in tune with the real world, we have become much too dependent on social media etc, it distracts us from the present. Although there are advantages, the disadvantages are also important and need to be addressed in order to fully understand how our thinking is derailed via as he puts it overstimulation. It is highly addictive, dopamine hits but there is a certain freedom without it, or at least using it less.

[@davidsmith-oi3zg]

Hello Gina how are you doing today? Summary: Use less technology and destimulate your mind for increased focus and ideas...is a certain freedom without it, or at least using it less...hope you enjoyed the video?

[@masoudmasoud3361]

I really recommend this video as the ultimate "HOW TO FOCUS". I have visited different videos regarding the topic of focus and read few books. Other sources have gone too far by mentioning the breathing, walking, eating, regulation which all are effects of maintaining distractions. And this video is all about focus and distractions.