Do you have ADHD or trouble staying focused while reading a book?
Here's a simple hack I created that changed my life.
It's called a "Distraction Catcher":
Here's a simple hack I created that changed my life.
It's called a "Distraction Catcher":
Here's how it works:
1) Stick a post-it note to the cover of your book.
2) Then set a timer for 15 mins on your phone or device.
3) Now start reading your book.
4) Anytime a thought or task pops into your head, write it down on the post-it note then get back to reading.
1) Stick a post-it note to the cover of your book.
2) Then set a timer for 15 mins on your phone or device.
3) Now start reading your book.
4) Anytime a thought or task pops into your head, write it down on the post-it note then get back to reading.
During your reading session, you're only allowed to read your book OR write on the post-it note, nothing else.
Having a place to write down your thoughts, tasks, and ideas helps free up mental space in your head so that you can get back to focusing on your book.
Having a place to write down your thoughts, tasks, and ideas helps free up mental space in your head so that you can get back to focusing on your book.
Once the 15 minutes are up, you're free to act on any of the tasks/thoughts you wrote on your post-it.
It's a simple yet super-effective strategy.
It's also a great way to stop you from trying to task-switch while reading and will help you build up your attention span.
It's a simple yet super-effective strategy.
It's also a great way to stop you from trying to task-switch while reading and will help you build up your attention span.
For beginners, start with a 15 mins reading session.
For intermediates, try a 25 mins reading session.
And for pro readers, try the Pomodoro technique:
Do 25 mins of reading and then spend 5 mins working on your post-it note tasks. Then do that again for round two.
For intermediates, try a 25 mins reading session.
And for pro readers, try the Pomodoro technique:
Do 25 mins of reading and then spend 5 mins working on your post-it note tasks. Then do that again for round two.
What do you think of my "Distraction Catcher" strategy?
PS: If you want to get the timer I used, here's a link to it
amzn.to
PS: If you want to get the timer I used, here's a link to it
amzn.to
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