Boosting Concentration
Cal Newport shares his method for improving concentration by implementing cognitive sprints, where you focus intensely on a task for a set amount of time. By practicing good cognitive hygiene and intentionally straining your concentration, you can enhance your ability to concentrate, reduce anxiety, and increase creative insights and productivity.In this clip
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Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Ep. 73: Can I Become Rich Living Deeply?
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How do you know that cutting out all distractions (social media, other distractions), going back to a simple life, putting your phone away, etc. helps you lock in to what you need to do and forces yourself to get started using a Pomodoro timer or similar techniques, as discussed in the episode 79: Adam Gazzaley, MD, PhD, On Anxiety, Multitasking & Video Games As Medicine and the clip Mastering Technology Use?
How do you know that cutting out all distractions (social media, other distractions), going back to a simple life, putting your phone away, etc. helps you lock in to what you need to do and forces yourself to get started using a Pomodoro timer or similar techniques?