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How to Improve Your Focus 🧘

Ali Abdaal

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[0:00]So if you're struggling to stay focused while studying, then you might want to try a technique called adventure studying.
[0:00]This is a concept from computer science professor Cal Newport and it's based on the idea that our brain craves novelty.
[0:00]For example, you might try taking a walk to the local coffee shop and working from there, or maybe even heading outdoors and studying under a tree or something.
[0:00]If you've got a free weekend coming up, take a road trip with friends to a cottage and study together from there.
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[0:00]So if you're struggling to stay focused while studying, then you might want to try a technique called adventure studying. This is a concept from computer science professor Cal Newport and it's based on the idea that our brain craves novelty. Normally, studying in your room or in your library is pretty boring, but if you can find a way to incorporate a sense of adventure into your work, you'll automatically become more productive and you'll even enjoy the process a little bit more. For example, you might try taking a walk to the local coffee shop and working from there, or maybe even heading outdoors and studying under a tree or something. If you've got a free weekend coming up, take a road trip with friends to a cottage and study together from there. It's really all about finding ways to enjoy the journey because when we're having fun, productivity takes care of itself.

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