Ask HN: How can I increase my attention span?

Re:Ask HN: How can I increase my attention span? by atiredturte on Tuesday April 23, 2019 @12:02AM (#19725519)

I've been implementing a "power hour" approach, and it's been quite helpful.

Basically, I write down a task (or a few smaller tasks) to tackle during a dedicated 1 hr. In this hour I can do nothing else.

I've found that I am forced into some kind of flow, and am forced to confront the discomfort that can come from actually focus on things. It's not hard to be uncomfortable for an hour a day.

I don't really know many others that do exactly this, but this has helped me (Also, I have ADHD and focus can be an issue for me).

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Re:Ask HN: How can I increase my attention span? by Chunklight on Tuesday April 23, 2019 @03:25AM (#19726332)

I agree. For those with ADHD, especially on the instant release ritalin, it can help to line a "power hour" up with important tasks, things you know you're going to avoid when the meds wear off, or things that take a lot of planning but make later stuff easier.

Also knocking something out early in the day can create momentum and stop inertia.

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