As a BONUS TIP, I would like to recommend: Setting an alarm for 60-90 minutes before your designated sleep time to create a "Pre-Sleep Ritual" where you disconnect from all your tech devices (no screen time and set phone on flight mode, and dim the house lights). Do things like brush your teeth, organise your desk, wash dishes, journal down your ideas (download your day onto paper), read your book. That way you will program your mind to calm down with sufficient timing which will allow you to have a higher quality sleep and you will feel incredible and super focused the next day. When you wake up, implement a similar (tech free) Post-Sleep Ritual to start your morning fresh without bombarding your mind with the outside World's distractions wasting your attention units. Keep those habits implemented long enough and there will be no limit to what you can achieve with your new found hyper focus! I hope this serves you well and if you've read this far, I wish you all the best on your journey of personal development and sending much love from Western Australia :)
To improve focus 1. Avoid distractions 2. Sleep 7-9 hrs 3. Keep Hydrated 4. Eat Healthy 5. Exercise To build focus 1. Do a task in the morning 2. Recharge your brain (nap, walk, etc.) Pomodoro Technique 1. Do a task without distractions in a period of time (i.e. 20mins, 30mins) 2. After that take a break for a period of time (shorter than task mode) 3. Repeat it for 4-5 times (Task->break->task...) 4. Then take a break longer than task mode. 5. Back again if you want more. Remember: Focus is like a muscle it need train, recovery and care.
How do you avoid distractions? I can't really just shut off my brain then I wouldn't be able to do anything. If I focus too hard I won't be able to do anything for days after
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.
The effects that detox had on me were unreal. You don't even have to do it as strictly as the channel suggests. Just be mindful during the day of all the things you're supposed to avoid. I remember allowing myself to look at a meme a friend sent me, some time during the evening. I laughed out loud when I saw it; that never happens when I browse memes regularly.
I've found that avoiding checking a mobile phone first thing in the A.M. and doing another task first like writing, cooking or getting ready helps you focus better and think clearer during the day.
Yes. Your comment reminds me of when I had no internet for a month due to a company account error. I looked around me all of a sudden, and there was suddenly a world all around me. My eyes peered and focued into all these different directions rather than just that one, called "down but slightly hunched over." I admit, doing everything around me still consisted of difficulty, just it did before when compared to the ease of the touchscreen, but all and all, I AM living better now. A better lifestyle having those options that I never allowed myself to open up to before. 😊
I avoid turning on my phone before doing Bible study. I just saw an ad for a minimalist phone which doesn't distract and I'm going to see how to make the Android into a minimalist phone
I’ve been watching these videos while doing my workouts instead of listening to music and I gotta say, it’s definitely been a tool for pushing me to be the best version of myself. Hope all of you receive the advice in this video to the full extent 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@@TheDianaJC not necessarily! I mainly tune in during my mini breaks, or when I’m doing light sets 😁 it’s been helping me stay motivated and focused for the most part more than music 🙏🏾
@TheDianaJC I'm no doctorologist of brainiology or anything, so I could be wrong... but someone somewhere somehow told me that using your brain while working out can multiply the effect of each... if you can do eet...
11:15 -concentrate one thing at a time (no scattered focus) -remove all distractions (phone) -physiology (sleep 7-9, exercise daily, hydration, diet, less sugar) -concentration is a skill (train focus, concentration daily, dedicated time - recommended morning) -unstimulate brain (proper break, no phone still stimulation, walk meditate or nap, allow for boredom) -pomodoro technique
Whoa this video changed me from a D stutent to an A student. I just wanna say Thanks dude you made me better than yesterday and I'll forever be thankful of the day I first watched this video🙏
Hello everyone 😊👋 and blessed be yall honest and thoughtful and kind and just and peaceful and patience and loving and caring and good people of the world.
The 52/17 rule changed how I worked. It's 52 minutes of working with full attention. After, you get a 17 minute break. This seems a bit odd, but the 52 minutes allows me to enter the flow state with ease. I highly recommend it!
FOCUS 2 TYPES: a. SCATTERED -broadly distributed attention / multitasking -trying to focus about one thing while thinking about another -YOUR BRAIN IS EXTREMELY BAD AT SWITCHING TO MULTIPLE THINGS AT A TIME b. DIRECTED -focusing on one thing & ignoring everything else -how high achievers direct their focus HOW TO AVOID SCATTERED FOCUS? -aim to remove all distractions and avoid any stimuli that could potentially harm your concentration. PHONE = biggest anti-focus machine FACTORS THAT CAN AFFECT FOCUS: 1. PHYSIOLOGY -if you want your mind to function optimally, take care of your body. -sleeping under 7 hours a day compromises concentration. -7-9 hrs = better 2. EXERCISE 3. HYDRATION 4. DIET CONCENTRATION IS A SKILL. do it everyday. have a certain time in your day when you concentrate intensely on just one task. Make it a habit. Best time = morning, 1 hr after waking up UNSTIMULATE YOUR BRAIN give your mind a rest after a while. (without stimulating it, ex. phone) instead meditate, go for a walk, nap, etc. POMODORO TECHNIQUE -choose a task -set a timer for 25 mins -after completing 25 mins, take a 5 mins break -after completing 4 x 25 mins session, take a longer break (usually 30 mins) -adjust timings to your liking
How to being focused on something. 1. Remove all distractions a. Avoid any stimuli b. Which could potentially harm your concentration c. Example: phone i. Put it somewhere ii. Where you know it won’t disturb you iii. You won’t be able to look at it d. Aware of the possible distractions, to avoid them 2. Physiology/take care of your body a. Gets 7-9 hours of sleep b. Exercise, ex: short walk (better, walk in nature) c. Hydration d. Healthy diet i. Sugar leads to brain fog Inability to concentrate 3. Concentration is a skill a. Train your focus b. The more you do it, the better you get at it c. Do smth day after day, i. Able to do it for longer periods of time ii. Have a certain time in your day 4. Make it a habit a. Best time for focus: morning i. 1 hour after waking up ii. Fully awake iii. Mind is not yet occupied with other things 5. Un-stimulate your brain a. Take a proper break i. Go for a walk ii. Meditate } un-plug & start recharging metal energy iii. Take a nap 6. Pomodoro Technique a. Choose a task b. Set a timer for 25 minutes (recommendation) c. Take a 5-minute break d. Restart the timer e. After completed four 25 minutes sessions take a longer break
1. Avoid distractions 2. Fulfill your basic needs, fulfill them the proper way. 3. You can train your concentration like a muscle. 4. Have a time set for every day for that concentration training to keep it sharp. 5. After concentrating for a longer period of time, give your brain a break, meaning don't do anything that uses your brain too heavily. For concrete information, it is advised to watch the whole video.
@@MelloCello7 Even if the video is educational, its literally talking about wasting time, when he should just put the key points in the description. we should choose if we want the examples and explanation. i dont want to waste so much time, when i can note down the main ideas and apply that to myself.
@@denispalt9184 same. I´m watching this video as I finish a graphic for physic´s class.. so no procastination, just something to listen while I´m actually studying
Your videos are not only mere videos, they are gems in disguise. I learn new things from your content everytime and try to implement them in my life. You explain it so simply that I find it easy to follow, not all but at least some of them. I'm so grateful.
whenever people complain about ads, i always want to ask them why they aren't yet using add ons like adblocker. not a single ad for me in years since i've used it. except maybe a little bit after i restart my computer from a windows update session.
This will not only make you better when it comes to productivity , but also it makes your personal life much better. Because when you are focused on your tasks throughout the day , after some time it makes you more present , gratefull , happier . You have more energy and you are spontenously more positive. Than when you come to your family back or your friends or especially girlfriend , you connect with them easier , talk with them without struggle , enjoy life with them without struggle. Than they follow your path of increasing happines , grattitude , positivity and joy , what leads to much more love. Than ,all of a sudden , world is a nicer place.
1.directed focus 2.Avoid distractions AT ALL COSTS INCLUDING YOUR PHONE 3.Take care of your body like getting enough sleep,exercise regularly 4.concentration is a skill....train it like you are training for a sport and do it in the mornings if possible 5.make FOCUS A DAILY HABIT 6. unstimulate your brain...take a nap,for for a walk,read a few pages and meditate but no PHONE 7.take regular breaks by using the pomodoro technique
I remember when I was in high school I was able to study for hours & hours but after entering university I lost everything. being an introvert & depressed person it's really hard to concentration on anything especially learning. I can't concentrate and not being able to increase my programming skills which I have been trying to do for a long time. I like your video btw. in this social media era, it's really hard to focus. it's easier to wasting time on social media. i literally hate myself
Rashika Tasnim > wake up at 5:30 every morning > exercise for 20-40 minutes first thing after getting up (HIIT/run 1-2 miles) > get in bed at 9:15 and aim to be asleep by 10:15 every night This is the bare minimum. Do these things and everything else will work itself out.
Love yourself instead! We are all different, find what works for you. Be you and love that person, because that's the most important relationship in your life. Take one step at a time and reward yourself. Build up some confidence step-by-step and it will get better and better. Also, maybe you could reflect on what changed since high school. Maybe you have more responsibilities now, you are in the process of adjusting to a new situation, finding yourself again? It is not making excuses, it's forgiving and moving on. Focus on what you can do, how far you have come so far, just move on from seeing the negative about yourself and start noticing all the positive stuff. Wish you all the best!
@@bigsarkany your comment just made my day. you're very kind. yes a lot of things going on right now to me. I was in a toxic family environment and finally moved alone in abroad. fighting to study and looking for a job. you know sometimes it's really hard to fight all alone or maybe i'm just tired. anyways thank you :)
Napping definitely helps with giving your mind the break it needs if done properly, and it all depends on what your mind wants, if you have over 3 hours of a nap it will stuff your mental clock up, but a 1 hour nap is very refreshing for me.
Hahaha, wait till you start working! I've had 90-100 hour work weeks and days when I literally worked 36 hours straight. Fortunately, it's not always like that.
@@taitjones6310 Woah, mad respect to you. But at least working is actually kind of beneficial,it helps the economy and gets you money. Unlike school who takes it all. Trust me,if you have kids take them to European countries like Germany and Finland. They won't suffer like we have.
My father said, exercising is the root cause of staying focused. I woke up early in the morning. I went to jogging, doing some push ups and at the same time. I'm meditating too and when i got to home. i studied english but i feel sleepy because of exercising, i can't do focus even though ive been meditating. Sorry, my english is not that good to explain my experience. Ive trying my best to learn english. Thank youuuu
Speaking from my own experience, Exercising is the root cause of staying focused. How? Well, I couldn't sleep at night before which had a result of being tired throughout the day cause of sleeping less than 7 hours. So how exactly I can sleep now is because of exercise that makes me feel sleepy and get me proper 7-8 hours of sleep which ultimately helped me to stay focused throughout the day. And honestly, UNHEALTHY FOOD DOES MAKE YOU FEEL SLEEPY!! Trust me or not, Try having junk food for a day then try to focus and have healthy food the other day and then focus, You will notice the difference by yourself. I hope y'all decide what's best for you. All the best peeps.
@@riddhidhumale4764 and excercising is just not thinking anything, not staying focus cuz idk maybe u had a long break and just wanna take a break and do a simple thing just by walking, it gives a peace to the mind
I'd argue there's many ways to help stay focused state, and that exercising is just one of them. I'm no expect, but I'd say any activity that's "all encompassing" of your attention may help you "be" in a focused state. However, vigorous exercise that physically tires on a regular definitely is hugely helpful in regulating sleep / hormones / mood / etc, and contribute overall to "being more focused in general".
I learnt in this video............................ How to being focused...........; First: band all your distraction things . Tips- turn your phone on flight mode, Silenced mode ya switched off all your electronic devices and place them in other room. Second: management of time. Tips- make schedules ,that can help provide you to manage your right time to do important things in time. Third: first when you are ready to do your important works tell your friends or family member's to do not desturb. Tips- tell your mother to do not call me for meal while i am doing my business Tell your siblings or nephews to do not desturb, tell your friends that do not call me or send any other messages or invite me in any party. Last but list: while doing your schedule or any other business just focused , just stay tuned and chill Believe in your self say that you can do it ,......eat mentos and Start your Journey becuz life is not short ....... It's just Beginning your goal will soon in your hands 😀❤️ bye 🤗
I agree, when I'm mentally exhausted, though I tend to pick up my phone and start swiping, deep in my mind what I actually want to do is to think about nothing, go for a walk or meditate.
This was gold. I have now created a structure for my day, incorporating all elements of this sessions' training. Every point was justified and explained clearly, and had simple animations with it; important because we are very visual creatures (hence watching this video over a blog). My day will now consist of: 5am -- Wakeup 5:10 - 8am -- Study with phone out of room 9 - 5 -- Job 5:30 - 6 -- Help make dinner with Mum so I can cook when I leave home 6 - 6:30 -- Dinner 6:45 - 7 -- Dog night walk 7 - 9 -- Study with regular breaks of either reading or walking around house 9 - 9:30 -- Read 9:30 -- Bed Keep up the great work making these quality videos guys! You have a new sub now :)
1. Remove all distractions. 2. Take care of body (exercise , be hydrated) 3. Concentration is a skill 4.Make it a Habit 5. Un-stimulate your brain 6. Pomodoro Technique
Loved this video a lot. I hardly watched it on 3 sessions though : ))) Social media impacted my reading habits of fiction books so much. I just cannot concentrate. I bought like 6 novels, and hardly finished one. It didn't impact my non-fiction book reading focus however. I don't know why, but I think it has to do with phone distraction. In the old days, reading a fiction book was the escape from the real world. Now, the escape is the smart phone.
Well I guess nowadays scientists, system engineers and others have oversimplied the process where the consumers don't have to read, write, and do alot of step like before. Is so crazy that now we have gesture inputs, speech recognition, user friendly user interfaces and etc. I guess the fact that Amazon Fresh, Instacart, Netflix, and auto pilot with Tesla just shows how automotive things have become. Not to mention macros to eliminate even basic manual typing to even narrow AI
Needed this video today since after a few hard weeks, I'm finding it hard to correct my students' (rather complex) papers this weekend. Thanks for the reminder of what breaks should be like! So now I'm using the 45 mins work - 15 mins rest strategy and it works a lot better. Thank you!
1. Focus attention on 1 thing 2. Remove all distractions (phone) 3. Sleep, Exercise, Diet, Hydrate 4. Make it a habit 5. Breaks - walk or meditate 6. Pomodoro
I’m a night owl. My best time to focus is the couple hours right before bed. I know I only have a small amount of time to get tasks done before I need to sleep and that keeps me on track. Plus there are less people working at this time who are likely to distract me with conversation
I was able to focus on one thing much better when I was a kid. But as I started using cellphone and smartphone I became unable to focus. We're used to get stimulated frequently so we can't stand to be bored now. This video was so useful. I'll try to follow the tips from now on. thank you so much.
Video: don't divide your focus Me: agreeing while watching this, making a comment, and doing calculus homework while thinking about watching the Ozarks on Netflix tonight.
valuable tips, the easiest way to start applying that is to to choose one new action and start applying it, till turning it to new habit then adding more good habits to improve focus
I’ve been practicing a quick, free 7-second brain trick that is backed by NASA research, it really works. I mentioned it on my profile for those who are curious
This video really hit the point! I like multi tasking and recently I'm stress a lot even right now due to many task and I'll be taking board exam this coming november. I started reviewing last monday and I only have three months left. I really need this because Im really having a hard time focusing. Thank you si much
At the and of the video, 1. I watched the video. 2. I read the comments 3. Drank a glass of water 4. And think of other unrelated things. Its hard to have been trained for multitaskingall these years. Lol But helpful vid. Pomodoro technique is best.
That's actually a great way to keep yourself focussed, as I understand it. It's called fidgetting, look it up, if you want. The theory is that your brain has too much capacity to just focus on one thing, so it's always searching for more stimuli. By playing with a water bottle, pen or something else, you make sure your brain is already fully occupied; this helps you to fully focus on the video, in this case.
Great video. Happy you mentioned Pomodoro, I was going to mention it, because I was not aligned when you said focus for hours... Also, 2 others things: 1) sleep, 7 to 9 is arbitrary, some people need a bit less and some more... also depends on cycles, usually I have some better nights than others, it's natural. 2) I am also a Morning person for focus and concentration, but I know some people are unable in the morning and can perform better at evenings... Lots of good recommendations in your video, just wanted to add a little filter ;-)
9:53 Only because i couldn't realise this thing earlier,i binge-watched so many videoes & procrastinated a lot. I really am very grateful to you. Thanks a lot!
Small tip, at the beginning of any video, go to the end the video. After that reload the video and start at the beginning without any interruption from ads.
There are various areas where better concentration can be beneficial. 00:23 There are two types of focus - scattered focus and directed focus. 01:03 High achievers direct their focus by concentrating on one thing at a time. 02:07 To improve focus, aim to remove all distractions and avoid stimuli that can harm concentration. 02:29 Schedule your focus time in the morning, about an hour after waking up. Historic artists, writers, and philosophers have utilized morning time for focus. 07:19 To focus late in the day, un-stimulate your brain by taking a proper break. 08:04 When taking a break, go for a walk, meditate, or take a nap to recharge your mental energy. 08:21
i remember binging on these kinds of videos a few years ago and wondering what is wrong with me and why i can never focus no matter how hard i try got diagnosed with adhd last week
Hello everyone 😊👋 and blessed be yall honest and thoughtful and kind and just and peaceful and patience and loving and caring and good people of the world.
Yes! Any time we believe that we are multitasking, or running processes in parallel, but that's not true. Every task requires 'booting' up a set of rules or context. Switching tasks means booting up a different set of rules. This is as time consuming as being interrupted while focusing. They say it takes up 15 minutes to get back into what you're doing. Multi-tasking is like working with people who interrupt you every half hour, but i's self-suffering. Great video
Literally it's the very first video on which i can actually say "I learned a lot!" Really and by saying this i actually mean it. Best video i have ever seen on this topic. Stay blessed and always be guided to right path.👍🏻👍🏻
Absolutely amazing job in this video! You summarized all key points of proper focus very well. There are productivity courses and consultants who invoice thousands and can teach only small part of this info. Keep doing the good work!
When I was in school I had veryyyy good memory because I trained my focus , I read books before like story books but this is not what the main thing that helped me it was more so the fact that I read it in a classroom full of screaming children and it was hard to focus but I kept at it ( because the books were good lol ) and after like a half a year I realized my memory was amazing if my mother had said something completely random to me yesterday , tomorrow I would remember as clear as day and if I actually tried to focus I would have gotten full marks in everything , but alas I am lazy lol
As a BONUS TIP, I would like to recommend:
Setting an alarm for 60-90 minutes before your designated sleep time to create a "Pre-Sleep Ritual" where you disconnect from all your tech devices (no screen time and set phone on flight mode, and dim the house lights). Do things like brush your teeth, organise your desk, wash dishes, journal down your ideas (download your day onto paper), read your book. That way you will program your mind to calm down with sufficient timing which will allow you to have a higher quality sleep and you will feel incredible and super focused the next day. When you wake up, implement a similar (tech free) Post-Sleep Ritual to start your morning fresh without bombarding your mind with the outside World's distractions wasting your attention units. Keep those habits implemented long enough and there will be no limit to what you can achieve with your new found hyper focus!
I hope this serves you well and if you've read this far, I wish you all the best on your journey of personal development and sending much love from Western Australia :)
Very nice idea. Thanks, Janek!
Thanks a lot brother ❤
From India
@@tuhinyadav7141 You're most welcome bro!
Those are actually good ideas
@@mermaidglow6998 Thank you, i'm glad you think so. I look forward to hearing back from you once you give them a go! :)
To improve focus
1. Avoid distractions
2. Sleep 7-9 hrs
3. Keep Hydrated
4. Eat Healthy
5. Exercise
To build focus
1. Do a task in the morning
2. Recharge your brain (nap, walk, etc.)
Pomodoro Technique
1. Do a task without distractions in a period of time (i.e. 20mins, 30mins)
2. After that take a break for a period of time (shorter than task mode)
3. Repeat it for 4-5 times (Task->break->task...)
4. Then take a break longer than task mode.
5. Back again if you want more.
Remember: Focus is like a muscle it need train, recovery and care.
Thank you sir
That is a great manual on how to be a good little slave bitch economic servant.
How do you avoid distractions? I can't really just shut off my brain then I wouldn't be able to do anything. If I focus too hard I won't be able to do anything for days after
@@thisnicelife correct, don’t focus too hard. I learned that the hard way. Instead, only focus as much as you need to.
Thank you
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.
imma check this out and see if its the real deal
May I know the writer's name? thankyou in advance
Who is the author?
it's a scam, there's no such book
There is no such book.
I’m literally watching this to procrastinate trying the dopamine detox from your other video
The effects that detox had on me were unreal. You don't even have to do it as strictly as the channel suggests. Just be mindful during the day of all the things you're supposed to avoid. I remember allowing myself to look at a meme a friend sent me, some time during the evening. I laughed out loud when I saw it; that never happens when I browse memes regularly.
this is literally me tho
This comment gave me way too much dopamine.. the detox will be even harder
Lol!!
Your not doing very well then if you are still using your phone or computer to be able to watch this video?
it is almost a crime how underrated this channel is. know all your hard work is extremely appreciated
Very true
Nah but 4REal, this channel is really changing my lifestyle in a drastic way
This channel will get the attention it deserves, maybe in 1-2 yrs. I hope you wont stop making amazing videos.
well said
YES SO TRUE
I've found that avoiding checking a mobile phone first thing in the A.M. and doing another task first like writing, cooking or getting ready helps you focus better and think clearer during the day.
Yes. Your comment reminds me of when I had no internet for a month due to a company account error.
I looked around me all of a sudden, and there was suddenly a world all around me.
My eyes peered and focued into all these different directions rather than just that one, called "down but slightly hunched over."
I admit, doing everything around me still consisted of difficulty, just it did before when compared to the ease of the touchscreen,
but all and all, I AM living better now. A better lifestyle having those options that I never allowed myself to open up to before. 😊
Me too, just waiting until after breakfast to look at any emails or news makes a big difference in my day.
I avoid turning on my phone before doing Bible study.
I just saw an ad for a minimalist phone which doesn't distract and I'm going to see how to make the Android into a minimalist phone
This really does work i tried it and now i'm trying to go back.
Exactly
Video: how to focus.
me: cannot even focus on the video, just reading comments.
i couldnt even finish reading a comment
👀😝😝😝
i felt
Hahah so true
Sameeee
video: how to focus
me: *stops focusing on the video to read comments and post one*
Just did that!
omg I just did the same thing :-)
Ditto
it`s too long
Me too😁😁😁
I’ve been watching these videos while doing my workouts instead of listening to music and I gotta say, it’s definitely been a tool for pushing me to be the best version of myself. Hope all of you receive the advice in this video to the full extent 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Isn't that scattered attention though?
@@TheDianaJC not necessarily! I mainly tune in during my mini breaks, or when I’m doing light sets 😁 it’s been helping me stay motivated and focused for the most part more than music 🙏🏾
Thank you
@TheDianaJC I'm no doctorologist of brainiology or anything, so I could be wrong...
but someone somewhere somehow told me that using your brain while working out can multiply the effect of each... if you can do eet...
11:15
-concentrate one thing at a time (no scattered focus)
-remove all distractions (phone)
-physiology (sleep 7-9, exercise daily, hydration, diet, less sugar)
-concentration is a skill (train focus, concentration daily, dedicated time - recommended morning)
-unstimulate brain (proper break, no phone still stimulation, walk meditate or nap, allow for boredom)
-pomodoro technique
Thanks, now I don’t need to focus for so long 🤣
Thanks
Can someone summarize victors comment for me ?
Thanks my man
@@kris803 don't get distracted; take breaks, and be healthy.
Whoa this video changed me from a D stutent to an A student. I just wanna say Thanks dude you made me better than yesterday and I'll forever be thankful of the day I first watched this video🙏
Hello everyone 😊👋 and blessed be yall honest and thoughtful and kind and just and peaceful and patience and loving and caring and good people of the world.
@Class XI A "Of course he didn't do it! Because I tried it for 2 minutes and it didn't work!"
👍
The 52/17 rule changed how I worked. It's 52 minutes of working with full attention. After, you get a 17 minute break. This seems a bit odd, but the 52 minutes allows me to enter the flow state with ease. I highly recommend it!
the 52/17 rule or also called the 69 rule always works. nice choice
@@loremipsum7141 nice
@@HeyEveryoneHi nice
@@loremipsum7141 nice
@@loremipsum7141 nice
*Mom comes in while I really want to do work*
Mom: "Do your work."
Me: *Not wanting to do my work anymore*
Me too brother, me too
LOL same!
So annoying
This is so demotivating
Haha me too!!
FOCUS
2 TYPES:
a. SCATTERED
-broadly distributed attention / multitasking
-trying to focus about one thing while thinking about another
-YOUR BRAIN IS EXTREMELY BAD AT SWITCHING TO MULTIPLE THINGS AT A TIME
b. DIRECTED
-focusing on one thing & ignoring everything else
-how high achievers direct their focus
HOW TO AVOID SCATTERED FOCUS?
-aim to remove all distractions and avoid any stimuli that could potentially harm your concentration.
PHONE = biggest anti-focus machine
FACTORS THAT CAN AFFECT FOCUS:
1. PHYSIOLOGY
-if you want your mind to function optimally, take care of your body.
-sleeping under 7 hours a day compromises concentration.
-7-9 hrs = better
2. EXERCISE
3. HYDRATION
4. DIET
CONCENTRATION IS A SKILL.
do it everyday.
have a certain time in your day when you concentrate intensely on just one task.
Make it a habit.
Best time = morning, 1 hr after waking up
UNSTIMULATE YOUR BRAIN
give your mind a rest after a while. (without stimulating it, ex. phone)
instead meditate, go for a walk, nap, etc.
POMODORO TECHNIQUE
-choose a task
-set a timer for 25 mins
-after completing 25 mins, take a 5 mins break
-after completing 4 x 25 mins session, take a longer break (usually 30 mins)
-adjust timings to your liking
Thanks for summarizing the information. Focus is an important task for our brain. Specially, my brain😉❤️
Thank you for the amazing summary.
👍
How to being focused on something.
1. Remove all distractions
a. Avoid any stimuli
b. Which could potentially harm your concentration
c. Example: phone
i. Put it somewhere
ii. Where you know it won’t disturb you
iii. You won’t be able to look at it
d. Aware of the possible distractions, to avoid them
2. Physiology/take care of your body
a. Gets 7-9 hours of sleep
b. Exercise, ex: short walk (better, walk in nature)
c. Hydration
d. Healthy diet
i. Sugar leads to brain fog Inability to concentrate
3. Concentration is a skill
a. Train your focus
b. The more you do it, the better you get at it
c. Do smth day after day,
i. Able to do it for longer periods of time
ii. Have a certain time in your day
4. Make it a habit
a. Best time for focus: morning
i. 1 hour after waking up
ii. Fully awake
iii. Mind is not yet occupied with other things
5. Un-stimulate your brain
a. Take a proper break
i. Go for a walk
ii. Meditate } un-plug & start recharging metal energy
iii. Take a nap
6. Pomodoro Technique
a. Choose a task
b. Set a timer for 25 minutes (recommendation)
c. Take a 5-minute break
d. Restart the timer
e. After completed four 25 minutes sessions take a longer break
You’ll still be thinking about your phone.
@@chetsenior7253 he got that from chat gpt
thank you for your brief
I put away my ohone each time and the teacher is just yapping
Lot of things uff🤪
1. Avoid distractions
2. Fulfill your basic needs, fulfill them the proper way.
3. You can train your concentration like a muscle.
4. Have a time set for every day for that concentration training to keep it sharp.
5. After concentrating for a longer period of time, give your brain a break, meaning don't do anything that uses your brain too heavily.
For concrete information, it is advised to watch the whole video.
Thank you, I hate these 10+ minute videos that fix nothing
@@MelloCello7 Even if the video is educational, its literally talking about wasting time, when he should just put the key points in the description. we should choose if we want the examples and explanation. i dont want to waste so much time, when i can note down the main ideas and apply that to myself.
Bro this line
"Avoid Distractions"
Is easy to say... But in figuring it out....
Discipline plays a role here. Nice job on explaining dude.
I don’t know why but your pronunciation is so clear that I can understand every word you’re saying which is amazing.
1. remove all distractions - (phone)
2. physiology - sleep, exercise, hydrate, diet
3. planned focus - schedule with Pomodoro
4. concentration is a skill
5. unstimulate your brain - nap, walk, meditate
thanks. based jacky
@@tredention3859 Based on what
@@valentinom.4292 based on assumptions
"And I know you're procrastinating at this very moment by watching this video."
Me: HOW DID HE KNOW
*B I G B R A I N*
😂
Me (Watching this in the evening, cuz i put it on my watchlist at work): I am probably the only one watching this and NOT procrastinating!
@@denispalt9184 same. I´m watching this video as I finish a graphic for physic´s class.. so no procastination, just something to listen while I´m actually studying
I know!! Got my attention to finish the video!
Your videos are not only mere videos, they are gems in disguise. I learn new things from your content everytime and try to implement them in my life. You explain it so simply that I find it easy to follow, not all but at least some of them. I'm so grateful.
Highlight for me is knowing what resting is not, oftentimes id be tired after what I thought was resting.
*tries to focus on video. Gets interrupted by ads
Hahahaha was about to write
Lol
whenever people complain about ads, i always want to ask them why they aren't yet using add ons like adblocker. not a single ad for me in years since i've used it. except maybe a little bit after i restart my computer from a windows update session.
Which ads?
@@lullemans72 its a parallel reality to the world of 95 % of internetusers.
This will not only make you better when it comes to productivity , but also it makes your personal life much better. Because when you are focused on your tasks throughout the day , after some time it makes you more present , gratefull , happier . You have more energy and you are spontenously more positive. Than when you come to your family back or your friends or especially girlfriend , you connect with them easier , talk with them without struggle , enjoy life with them without struggle. Than they follow your path of increasing happines , grattitude , positivity and joy , what leads to much more love. Than ,all of a sudden , world is a nicer place.
1.directed focus
2.Avoid distractions AT ALL COSTS INCLUDING YOUR PHONE
3.Take care of your body like getting enough sleep,exercise regularly
4.concentration is a skill....train it like you are training for a sport and do it in the mornings if possible
5.make FOCUS A DAILY HABIT
6. unstimulate your brain...take a nap,for for a walk,read a few pages and meditate but no PHONE
7.take regular breaks by using the pomodoro technique
"cellphones aren't the only thing that divide your focu..."
*video gets interrupted by ad*
😅
LOL SAME
😂😂😂😂
That was a break from focusing on the video! 😂
Same here.
I like how you reminded us at 11:07 for staying on your video. Made me feel validated that I can focus without being distracted.
I remember when I was in high school I was able to study for hours & hours but after entering university I lost everything. being an introvert & depressed person it's really hard to concentration on anything especially learning. I can't concentrate and not being able to increase my programming skills which I have been trying to do for a long time. I like your video btw. in this social media era, it's really hard to focus. it's easier to wasting time on social media. i literally hate myself
Same with me
I used to be good at studies bit now I'm just a mess
@@DrAdityaReddy :( :(
Rashika Tasnim
> wake up at 5:30 every morning
> exercise for 20-40 minutes first thing after getting up (HIIT/run 1-2 miles)
> get in bed at 9:15 and aim to be asleep by 10:15 every night
This is the bare minimum. Do these things and everything else will work itself out.
Love yourself instead! We are all different, find what works for you. Be you and love that person, because that's the most important relationship in your life. Take one step at a time and reward yourself. Build up some confidence step-by-step and it will get better and better. Also, maybe you could reflect on what changed since high school. Maybe you have more responsibilities now, you are in the process of adjusting to a new situation, finding yourself again? It is not making excuses, it's forgiving and moving on. Focus on what you can do, how far you have come so far, just move on from seeing the negative about yourself and start noticing all the positive stuff. Wish you all the best!
@@bigsarkany your comment just made my day. you're very kind. yes a lot of things going on right now to me. I was in a toxic family environment and finally moved alone in abroad. fighting to study and looking for a job. you know sometimes it's really hard to fight all alone or maybe i'm just tired. anyways thank you :)
I really felt "Better than yesterday"
after watching this video
Lol same here
Napping definitely helps with giving your mind the break it needs if done properly, and it all depends on what your mind wants, if you have over 3 hours of a nap it will stuff your mental clock up, but a 1 hour nap is very refreshing for me.
This guy changed my life..... I would love to meet this geeza in person just to say thank you
"Sleeping 7-9 hours a day and exercising is good for your consideration."
School: *№*
Same with college and uni...
If only I could sleep 7 hours a night. 5.5 hours is a normal sleep for me. 7 would be a sleep in.
Hahaha, wait till you start working! I've had 90-100 hour work weeks and days when I literally worked 36 hours straight. Fortunately, it's not always like that.
@@taitjones6310 Woah, mad respect to you. But at least working is actually kind of beneficial,it helps the economy and gets you money. Unlike school who takes it all. Trust me,if you have kids take them to European countries like Germany and Finland. They won't suffer like we have.
Who's got that much time to waste and sleep, but the rich
My father said, exercising is the root cause of staying focused. I woke up early in the morning. I went to jogging, doing some push ups and at the same time. I'm meditating too and when i got to home. i studied english but i feel sleepy because of exercising, i can't do focus even though ive been meditating. Sorry, my english is not that good to explain my experience. Ive trying my best to learn english. Thank youuuu
Do flexible exercise like yoga instead of jogging meanwhile you can still jog on days you're less busy
Sometimes when I was younger excercise right before studying made it hard because my heart was still up wait a little bit maybe
Speaking from my own experience, Exercising is the root cause of staying focused. How? Well, I couldn't sleep at night before which had a result of being tired throughout the day cause of sleeping less than 7 hours. So how exactly I can sleep now is because of exercise that makes me feel sleepy and get me proper 7-8 hours of sleep which ultimately helped me to stay focused throughout the day. And honestly, UNHEALTHY FOOD DOES MAKE YOU FEEL SLEEPY!! Trust me or not, Try having junk food for a day then try to focus and have healthy food the other day and then focus, You will notice the difference by yourself. I hope y'all decide what's best for you. All the best peeps.
Agree with you, especially if we eat or drink sweet, it does make us sleepy easily
@@ootdbabangtamvan9275 I know right!! And yeah, Sugar should be avoided if we have proper routine or else sugar is a huge interruption. 🙂
@@riddhidhumale4764 im pretty sure taking sugarie things make u lost focus after 20-30 mins consuming them
@@riddhidhumale4764 and excercising is just not thinking anything, not staying focus cuz idk maybe u had a long break and just wanna take a break and do a simple thing just by walking, it gives a peace to the mind
I'd argue there's many ways to help stay focused state, and that exercising is just one of them. I'm no expect, but I'd say any activity that's "all encompassing" of your attention may help you "be" in a focused state. However, vigorous exercise that physically tires on a regular definitely is hugely helpful in regulating sleep / hormones / mood / etc, and contribute overall to "being more focused in general".
Im reading comments while watching this and thinking of other things. what a mess
Ditto
Same
😬😝😝😝😂 ...I thought it was just me....😳
same and im also eating and looking at my phone too 😂
Youre not the only one haha
I learnt in this video............................
How to being focused...........;
First: band all your distraction things .
Tips- turn your phone on flight mode,
Silenced mode ya switched off all your electronic devices and place them in other room.
Second: management of time.
Tips- make schedules ,that can help provide you to manage your right time to do important things in time.
Third: first when you are ready to do your important works tell your friends or family member's to do not desturb.
Tips- tell your mother to do not call me for meal while i am doing my business
Tell your siblings or nephews to do not desturb, tell your friends that do not call me or send any other messages or invite me in any party.
Last but list: while doing your schedule or any other business just focused , just stay tuned and chill
Believe in your self say that you can do it ,......eat mentos and Start your
Journey becuz life is not short .......
It's just Beginning your goal will soon in your hands 😀❤️ bye 🤗
Me: ‘. ‘Focusing The Video”
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As someone with ADHD I can say that these are all genuinely helpful tips! That’s pretty rare so thank you for the guidance!
Couldn't even get to the end, i saw 13 mins and noped, this essay can't write itself!
I’m having trouble even focusing on the video…
Realest comment
😂
You won that comment section bro😂😂😂
😂 same
Meditation helped me a lot to stay in the present moment and to focus:) Greetings
Video: "You should avoid all distraction”
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It's the video owner who choses at which duration an ad appears
USe adblock it's free
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Creator decided to monetize it. Welcome to capitalism, where everyone does everything for money.
"This video dives deep into focus issues and offers practical solutions-so helpful!"
I agree, when I'm mentally exhausted, though I tend to pick up my phone and start swiping, deep in my mind what I actually want to do is to think about nothing, go for a walk or meditate.
This guy needs a *Nobel prize* for such good and beneficial videos
I liked the name of the channel: "Better than yesterday" is a very good phrase.
This was gold.
I have now created a structure for my day, incorporating all elements of this sessions' training. Every point was justified and explained clearly, and had simple animations with it; important because we are very visual creatures (hence watching this video over a blog). My day will now consist of:
5am -- Wakeup
5:10 - 8am -- Study with phone out of room
9 - 5 -- Job
5:30 - 6 -- Help make dinner with Mum so I can cook when I leave home
6 - 6:30 -- Dinner
6:45 - 7 -- Dog night walk
7 - 9 -- Study with regular breaks of either reading or walking around house
9 - 9:30 -- Read
9:30 -- Bed
Keep up the great work making these quality videos guys! You have a new sub now :)
How do u get up at 5
Aena 5 bc he’s sleeping à 9:30
Are you still continuing this routine??
do you still take a bath?
1. Remove all distractions.
2. Take care of body (exercise , be hydrated)
3. Concentration is a skill
4.Make it a Habit
5. Un-stimulate your brain
6. Pomodoro Technique
Loved this video a lot. I hardly watched it on 3 sessions though : ))) Social media impacted my reading habits of fiction books so much. I just cannot concentrate. I bought like 6 novels, and hardly finished one. It didn't impact my non-fiction book reading focus however. I don't know why, but I think it has to do with phone distraction. In the old days, reading a fiction book was the escape from the real world. Now, the escape is the smart phone.
Well I guess nowadays scientists, system engineers and others have oversimplied the process where the consumers don't have to read, write, and do alot of step like before. Is so crazy that now we have gesture inputs, speech recognition, user friendly user interfaces and etc. I guess the fact that Amazon Fresh, Instacart, Netflix, and auto pilot with Tesla just shows how automotive things have become. Not to mention macros to eliminate even basic manual typing to even narrow AI
Needed this video today since after a few hard weeks, I'm finding it hard to correct my students' (rather complex) papers this weekend. Thanks for the reminder of what breaks should be like! So now I'm using the 45 mins work - 15 mins rest strategy and it works a lot better. Thank you!
Found this video in my recommended. Nice one UA-cam!!!
This is a huge problem I face everyday!!! Thanks so much!!! Love uuu!!!! Have a nice day after listen it everyone
Someone needs to edit the above, it’s listening to-not listen it everyone?
1. Focus attention on 1 thing 2. Remove all distractions (phone) 3. Sleep, Exercise, Diet, Hydrate 4. Make it a habit 5. Breaks - walk or meditate 6. Pomodoro
I’m a night owl. My best time to focus is the couple hours right before bed. I know I only have a small amount of time to get tasks done before I need to sleep and that keeps me on track. Plus there are less people working at this time who are likely to distract me with conversation
Me having difficulty focusing on the video 😂
Irony.... I'm focused on listening to this message with no distraction, then a commercial pops up during the video.
It broke off twice into ads during the time I watched it. I thought the same!
If primary goal for this channel is to generate income from the traffic, why would its creator prioritize our user experience over it?
I'm procrastinating. I have a project at work I cannot focus on. Good info!
Yo I'm literally holding myself back from switching videos the entire time, I guess my focus is a little bit better now. Thanks a lot
Who else had a hard time focusing on watching this video
I’m studying while listening and thinking about my future🤦🏻♂️
lol HAHAHA
thank you for making this video. you made my mom think that im normal, since you made a whole video about it.
I was able to focus on one thing much better when I was a kid. But as I started using cellphone and smartphone I became unable to focus. We're used to get stimulated frequently so we can't stand to be bored now. This video was so useful. I'll try to follow the tips from now on. thank you so much.
Got distracted 3 times with the ads.
But managed to look at all the video.
My focus must've been improved 😁
By the way, your profile picture is remarkably distracting.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Video: don't divide your focus
Me: agreeing while watching this, making a comment, and doing calculus homework while thinking about watching the Ozarks on Netflix tonight.
valuable tips, the easiest way to start applying that is to to choose one new action and start applying it, till turning it to new habit then adding more good habits to improve focus
I concentrated my entire focus on this video and just then an ad started
Because I have problem of focusing, I can't focus on this video
me too
Same here
I’ve been practicing a quick, free 7-second brain trick that is backed by NASA research, it really works. I mentioned it on my profile for those who are curious
Don't give up! keep learning as that's the best way to learn.
I love you mom , even that you are the most distractive person for me
Wael Chorfan would you mind checking my video & give me some feedback? I’d truly appreciate it
This video really hit the point! I like multi tasking and recently I'm stress a lot even right now due to many task and I'll be taking board exam this coming november. I started reviewing last monday and I only have three months left. I really need this because Im really having a hard time focusing. Thank you si much
True. Phone is one of the biggest distractions. Rescuing that, exercise, meditation helping me.
At the and of the video,
1. I watched the video.
2. I read the comments
3. Drank a glass of water
4. And think of other unrelated things.
Its hard to have been trained for multitaskingall these years. Lol
But helpful vid. Pomodoro technique is best.
Video: Put your phone away so you can focus on studying.
My Ebook textbooks: I am inevitable.
exactly. the online class readings are always hell.
POV: you were thinking about other stuff while watching the video😂
Way to go dude
I literally got signed up for an Amazon seller scheme via an ad before this video. Still haven't done any studying yet...
Oh the irony of a video about focus and distractions having multiple ad breaks in it.
Thanks UA-cam for recommending me this legendary channel
who is here after dopamine video.....
You caught me
Tried to focus on this video. Saw an ad and I was distracted. The irony 💀
Thank you for your kindness in sharing with me and to other people who have trouble finding how to fix focus.
hope Better than yesterday to grow faster than yesterday cause youre so helpfull dude 💯
Video: "That being said, cellphones aren't the only thing that can divide your focus"
Me: *Playing with empty water bottle while watching this video*
i THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE BRRUH YES water bottle gang
To be honest everything is distracting , if its not an actual work to do
That's actually a great way to keep yourself focussed, as I understand it. It's called fidgetting, look it up, if you want. The theory is that your brain has too much capacity to just focus on one thing, so it's always searching for more stimuli. By playing with a water bottle, pen or something else, you make sure your brain is already fully occupied; this helps you to fully focus on the video, in this case.
😂😂😂
lol hahaa i really love empty plastics bottles etc lol
The resonance of this video is astounding.
Great video.
Happy you mentioned Pomodoro, I was going to mention it, because I was not aligned when you said focus for hours...
Also, 2 others things:
1) sleep, 7 to 9 is arbitrary, some people need a bit less and some more... also depends on cycles, usually I have some better nights than others, it's natural.
2) I am also a Morning person for focus and concentration, but I know some people are unable in the morning and can perform better at evenings...
Lots of good recommendations in your video, just wanted to add a little filter ;-)
I gotta make a special time for using the internet so I dont get distracted
This is a good strategy! You can use apps like Rescue Time or Cold Turkey to block certain websites too in case you get distracted.
I also get annoyed when daily live gets in the way of using the internet. But sadly Cold Turkey can't block my mom from entering the room.
Now is excellent - Never procrastinate.
9:53 Only because i couldn't realise this thing earlier,i binge-watched so many videoes & procrastinated a lot. I really am very grateful to you. Thanks a lot!
I'm having trouble focusing with all the ads.
yes, sux
Use AdBlock, it's free.
UA-cam Premium, it's worth it.
@@ricky5538 Agreed
Small tip, at the beginning of any video, go to the end the video. After that reload the video and start at the beginning without any interruption from ads.
There are various areas where better concentration can be beneficial.
00:23
There are two types of focus - scattered focus and directed focus.
01:03
High achievers direct their focus by concentrating on one thing at a time.
02:07
To improve focus, aim to remove all distractions and avoid stimuli that can harm concentration.
02:29
Schedule your focus time in the morning, about an hour after waking up.
Historic artists, writers, and philosophers have utilized morning time for focus.
07:19
To focus late in the day, un-stimulate your brain by taking a proper break.
08:04
When taking a break, go for a walk, meditate, or take a nap to recharge your mental energy.
08:21
I watched this, while playing, studying, and making schedule for my daily activities.
thank you so much. At least once a day, i watch your video and it always helps me.
It is always a pleasure to watch your videos. Always clear, simple, concrete! Thanks!
i remember binging on these kinds of videos a few years ago and wondering what is wrong with me and why i can never focus no matter how hard i try
got diagnosed with adhd last week
"I know you're procrastinating by watching this video"
I didn't expect to get attacked like that
True!! ajajajaja
lmao fr
Am I the only one who is here in 2020, during quarantine.. Trying to get some work done😭
The struggle is real but lol we grind
nem mesmo ! rsrs Brazil
Hello everyone 😊👋 and blessed be yall honest and thoughtful and kind and just and peaceful and patience and loving and caring and good people of the world.
Me too from Zimbabwe Africa
Yo same 😭
Yes! Any time we believe that we are multitasking, or running processes in parallel, but that's not true. Every task requires 'booting' up a set of rules or context. Switching tasks means booting up a different set of rules. This is as time consuming as being interrupted while focusing. They say it takes up 15 minutes to get back into what you're doing. Multi-tasking is like working with people who interrupt you every half hour, but i's self-suffering. Great video
Literally it's the very first video on which i can actually say
"I learned a lot!"
Really and by saying this i actually mean it.
Best video i have ever seen on this topic.
Stay blessed and always be guided to right path.👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you for sharing this valuable insight on focus and procrastination.
I have this on top of my list now, to achieve the superpower of focus.
oh, that explains why I can't focus. I sleep like 5 hours every day
I found it hard to focus on this video. In fact it’s still playing, I’m commenting at the same time.
You Sir need a Dopamine Detox asap.
is your mom around?
Absolutely amazing job in this video! You summarized all key points of proper focus very well. There are productivity courses and consultants who invoice thousands and can teach only small part of this info. Keep doing the good work!
When I was in school I had veryyyy good memory because I trained my focus , I read books before like story books but this is not what the main thing that helped me it was more so the fact that I read it in a classroom full of screaming children and it was hard to focus but I kept at it ( because the books were good lol ) and after like a half a year I realized my memory was amazing if my mother had said something completely random to me yesterday , tomorrow I would remember as clear as day and if I actually tried to focus I would have gotten full marks in everything , but alas I am lazy lol
Lucky you that your brain got so good !