Re:Ask HN: Discipline but no focus, how to fix?
by muzani on Wednesday January 30, 2019 @04:54PM
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I had this problem a few months back. Meditation fixed it.
For 5 mins a day, try to focus and observe something. The standard is breathing because it's easy and always existent. Just watch your breath go in and out.
You can try guided meditation too, like Headspace.
Meditation can feel extremely difficult at first. You'll feel that the time is better used for something else. Your mind will bounce all over the place.
It will most likely get even worse too at the beginning. Some people actually scream.
Some places will suggest doing 30. I don't. We've seen people start at 30 mins because they think it's easy and all, and then they go into the office all stressed out.
I find the minimum dose is 7 consecutive days. Try to do 5 minutes, 7 days. Once you can do 7 consecutive days comfortably, you can start adding more minutes in. Increase the dosage gradually, especially if you encounter significant discomfort.
For 5 mins a day, try to focus and observe something. The standard is breathing because it's easy and always existent. Just watch your breath go in and out.
You can try guided meditation too, like Headspace.
Meditation can feel extremely difficult at first. You'll feel that the time is better used for something else. Your mind will bounce all over the place.
It will most likely get even worse too at the beginning. Some people actually scream.
Some places will suggest doing 30. I don't. We've seen people start at 30 mins because they think it's easy and all, and then they go into the office all stressed out.
I find the minimum dose is 7 consecutive days. Try to do 5 minutes, 7 days. Once you can do 7 consecutive days comfortably, you can start adding more minutes in. Increase the dosage gradually, especially if you encounter significant discomfort.