Focused Mode
There are two distinct states when learning something new, focused mode and Diffused-Mode. Focused mode is exactly that, short spans of concentration and focus, where you Reduce-distractions and focus only on the task at hand.
It’s useful when taking in the detail of something new or when you are looking at something that has a lot of new concepts.
It’s important to have regular breaks as it is exhausting for the brain to concentrate for too long. That’s why the Pomodoro technique is useful.
Here are some Ways-to-Focus
However, it’s important to allow time for the diffused mode to take over as well, otherwise you risk running into the Einstellung-Effect.
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