How to Get Your Brain to Focus | Chris Bailey | TEDxManchester
The latest research is clear: the state of our attention determines the state of our lives. So how do we harness our attention to focus deeper, get distracted less, and even become more creative? Chris Bailey, author of the recent book Hyperfocus, talks about how our ability to focus is the key to productivity, creativity, and living a meaningful life.
Follow Chris on @chris_bailey Chris Bailey was recently described by TED as possibly “the most productive man you’d ever hope to meet”. He is the international bestselling author of Hyperfocus and The Productivity Project, which have been published in sixteen languages. Chris works with organisations around the globe on how they can become more productive without hating the process.
To date, Chris has written hundreds of articles on the subject of productivity, and has garnered coverage in media as diverse as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, New York magazine, The Huffington Post, Harvard Business Review, TED, Fortune, Fast Company, and Lifehacker. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
*Stop reading the comments, and focus on the video*
Haha lol
Fuk u
Too late, this was the top comment so I invariably saw it. And now I am commenting. Fail.
Dont be ص yeeeeez you got me 😂
haaaaaaaa you got me
Me preparing for exams be like: 10% of studying 90% of watching how to study videos
I know right, I am supposed to be studying right now but I am seeing video on how to focus while studying lol.
For me, it would be like this Now I am going to study for my university entrance exam. Right Now!!!! After one minute: search for "How to get highest score in university entrance exam in shortest time "
@@jocelynwang4379 LMAO
hahahahahahhahahhh!!!
I can relate 😂
I literally can’t even pray without thinking of another thought. I NEEDED this video
This should be studied in schools. Pretty much every TED should be. It's amazing know that almost everything which is essential in your life and professional life is not studied by school, supposed to learn you basic abilities in your daily life, but the world teaches it to you, the own life, and with your own own efforts you have to comprehend these things.
I really agree with you
school education worldwide is quite a failure. Maybe only scandinavian system is exception to it.
In india students learn benifit of dowry system. Just think what kind of education system is that.
@@SatabdiKundu07 lmao where did you learn that?
There should be an entire class, for one hour of just Ted talks in school
I've learnt so much from youtube. Without it I wouldnt be who I am now, but at the same time I know it distracts me from my goals and causes procrastination. Its such a double edged sword.
You stole the words right out of my mind.
Hear hear.
Same, I think the problem here is that we aren't being purposeful with how we use KZhead and content in general. I make sure to save interesting vids that aren't relevant to what I need to be doing and then watch them at scheduled times. Helps regulate the time spent and what I choose to watch
@@ricardoforbay9830 KPmnjjjjj.
Just gotta learn to juggle. It's not that we can't ever use our phones are KZhead, but it should just be limited within a specific time.
" WE'RE DOING DO MUCH THAT OUR MIND NEVER WANDERS ANYMORE AND IT'S SAD. " Man that hit me.
Too much... too much. Time to focus my friend.
@@LYRR he got distracted :(
@@yeawhatever3622 :(
@@LYRR 12:58 he says: we're doing SO much!
Same in here:)
I watch TEDx Talks videos to improve my english, but while improving my english i am also getting a lot of knowledge which is opening my mind to how to think and how to take actions in life, and this video is something amazing because i do these activities which he said and it helps me a lot because social media evacuate our mind by grabbing our whole attention, and if you put your phone aside and sit in an open space you will feel how beautiful our life is and we are filled with so many creative ideas [life is not about watching a phone or getting happy, life is about watching things that we are surrounded with and to create something special from them]~manjeet jat
It’s fascinating that you could improve your english so good through TEDx Talks. I started to watch it since 3 days and my target is watching every day 1 video.
Same
I've had social media uninstalled for about 3 months. You truly are able to achieve a peace of mind and a stronger self awareness. I feel that today's social media creates a constant feeling of missing out which will drag on throughout some people's days and make them believe their life as boring. But truly you are only missing out on life if you are held in a state kf believe that you are missing out.
Nobody: You: *Trying to watch the entire video without any distraction* "...Ouuuu the comment section!"
Bro 🙀
Exactly😅😣
Why🧐
one of the few good nobody: comments
Haha. Yesss
He didn't stutter once, he truly does know how to focus!
He did. 5.00 aaa dominos.
@@JustBansuri Vcc cxxxxx
if you were more focused, you would've noticed that he did
Your focus to him too
@@mamafatcakes1234 fair point, I guess there was a reason for the algo to recommend this to me
00:00 Reducing screen time improves attention span 02:14 Eliminating a simple device led to improved focus, more ideas, and plans for the future. 04:34 Our brains crave distraction and are overstimulated 06:31 Taking a break from technology can improve focus and creativity 08:34 Letting your mind wander in scatter focus mode can lead to brilliant ideas. 10:30 Letting your mind wander can boost creativity 12:14 We need more space and less stimulation to improve focus. 00:35 Less stimulation leads to a better life
thank you
I appreciate the notes but we shouldn’t give people a summary, that’s what they look for in comments. Instead of them actually watching the whole video and soaking in the information. Very short video they can take the time to do the summarization for themselves.
no
@@user-do5iq7hk7gYes when you stop using mobile for 1 week you will understand what is the cause
This comment reinforces the issues presented in the video. Nevertheless, thank you kind human
This is a lecture. It is really what my mind need at this point in my life. Thank you TEDX and Chris Bailey.
hey bro, how life goin after 1 year?
@@sss3ddad improving bro
hey@@sss3ddad, how life goin after 3 weeks?
key learnings: 1. *do your homework now, YES NOW* 2. *make yourself bored for a month (by getting rid of distracting things and entertainment like cellphone)* 3. *focus on the most important things you need to do* 4. *minimize/avoid distractions*
for me my mind itself is a distraction so basically im never bored and i start to think about stuff when i start to get bored and my mind shuts itself off from the rest of the world and this has been happening to me more ever since school restarted and even as i watching this my mind started wandering because of something he said
jokes on you, I'm watching this for an assignment
@@kaneki1056 same thing happens to me. I can get lost in thoughts for a couple hours just zoning off Is this something to be concerned for?
@@AsapMilk In my case I can spend a lot of time just kicking a tennis ball in the kitchen while I get lost in thoughts, especially when I'm procrastinating. I do this more than I would like to admit, but for me it's a relaxing moment, that helps me gather my thoughts while resting away from screens, so I don't think it's something to be concerned of. Honestly, I'm much more afraid of never being able to control the use I make of YT and social media.
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Me: I should focus on my assignments *sees video on how to focus Me: Oooooooh
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NAILED IT
*Wow its really hard to focus so i watched this vid*
I'm doing this rn in fact 😅
This video is my homework😂 I have to watch it and give my teacher feedback
For years I (half) joke with friends how much I love standing in lines. I love being at the store and waiting, because I get some of my best thinking done. People talk about how fast time goes by, but I do love to think about how much it can slow down when waiting. I have subscribed for a very long time to the art of "blankly staring off into space" because I know how good it is for my brain. It can be hard (especially because my work is socializing and online and keeping up with all the things all the time) but it's so very important. Especially as a creative who has to come up with content. Gotta let that brain simmer to get stuff done! Nice Ted Talk Mr. Bailey.
Short summary Intentionally managing your attention: Emphasize the importance of being deliberate about what you pay attention to, and intentionally directing your focus towards your most important tasks. Reducing distractions: Minimize potential distractions such as notifications, emails, and social media in order to stay focused and avoid getting sidetracked. Prioritizing tasks: Prioritize tasks based on their importance and urgency, and tackling the most challenging tasks during your peak hours of focus. Embracing boredom: Embrace moments of boredom and use them as an opportunity to recharge and refresh their minds. Taking breaks: take regular breaks to avoid burnout and maintain productivity over the long term.
a perfect summary! Thank you have a great day ahead!!
❤
I have been off social media for 38 days and have came up with more life realizations and business/ life plans that I ever thought possible. I can also read for hours upon hours on end getting so dived up in what im reading that I forget the time. My mind simply has no reason to get distracted because there is nothing to distract my mind. This stuff works, where attention goes, energy flows! goodluck my friends
LOL YOUR THE MEME GUYS OMG HAHHAHHHAHHAAH THIS IS AWESOME WERe WATCHING THE SAME VID BRO
@JaBunch not of your watching somethink like this.
To anyone thinking of trying this, I've been off social media since 2015 and haven't come up with anything.
@@AA-hg5fk So funny . Thanks
impressive. good on you son. hope its still going.
As of today: -I am going to eat my meals without watching any KZhead videos or TV series, just going to sit and eat my meal savorily. -I am going to do my chores without listening to any kind of music or podcasts. -I am going to study without listening to any lo-fi songs (the most challenging one i guess :p) -When I want to listen to music, I'm going to lie on my bed, put on my headphones and enjoy the song I'm listening. I have an exam a week later and, as a medical student, I really need my brain to focus. So if this challenge affect my focusing ability, I will inform you guys. Wish me luck!
Good luck
Good luck
I will incorporate these tips too, thankyou
did it work
So, any feedback on this ? :) Even (especially) in case of failure !
Coming from his book, Hyperfocus. It has changed the way i have always thought of focusing. This ted talk is a summary of his book. Exceptional research. I am thankful to him as a student.
thanks for recommending the book 🙏
one line summary : phone's the damn problem
I'm an English student, and this guy speaks so clearly that I can understand pretty much everything, thank you so much for the content!
i like tedx talks for it. almost everybody here speaks very clearly.
@@shikamarunara5136 yes, it is so good to practice listening skills and at the same time gain knowledge
The same point of view 🤗🇲🇦
@@bernardopapadakis me too I want to speak fluently by listening and besides gaining knowledge.
Oo ok I'looo
This has to be the best TEDx video I've ever watched. The way Chris explains everything in such an articulate manner and the fact the I could relate to almost everything he has said has really struck me. Thank you Chris for your amazing research and effort!
Key point: Just put the phone down
Real
Me: watching this video without getting distracted KZhead Ad:
Bruh, install the AdBlocker extension.
Ha
Use brave browser! You won’t get distracted by adds
@@gilmariagomes8843 Does it really work ?
The irony is strong in this one!
The speaker is, like, really good at talking, seriously.
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He’s ok
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He probably learnt to do that 💪
His name is in the title, Chris Bailey. That’s an awesome name wish I knew more people named like that.
This TED Talk was fantastic. Lately, I feel like we try to do so much for our business, work, etc that it does just become a overwhelming distraction. I have to use my cell phone for clients, marketing, social media, etc so it will be interesting to see if Chris wrote something for sales professionals as I am a realtor that feels like I live and die by the cell phone. I am going to try and implement his 2-week challenge.
9:04 I am currently reading a book: "A mind for numbers", it explains more detailed and scientifically how to take advantage of the this scattered-mode of the brain, totally recommend reading it; Chris Bailey is incredible presenter
@OMG It's me Up
i think it's called diffused mode of learning
He didn't mention this, but Warren Buffett and Bill Gates said "focus" was the single most important factor in their success through life.
Do you have any proof?
They were born rich and they make up stories to make you believe it was rags to riches.....the Illumanati is real....study it out. They pushing for a NWO that will include a one world banking system as well...to ensure the rich never lose their money and they will go back to mass slavery as well.
Wasn't it curiosity? Not focus...
@@yellowdayz1800 what do you mean "WILL" go back to slavery? That's already the case in so many workplaces, especially call centers, which have become so common now, there are people who work 8-10 hours a day, for a miserable salary that barely covers food and rent and the occasional night out... and they're fine with it... ain't that modern mass slavery?
@@oliverspin8963 2nd paragraph, last sentence, last word, "focus".
Summary: get rid of distractions and stimulations. This will make your brain be bored, and you will start to wander. While wandering you will get your best ideas. Applying simplicity and boredom to your work will help you develop clearer thoughts thus improving focus.
Will admit it is funny that you wrote a summary for something that’s talking about improving focus and attention span
This is true. People always say one of the succes keys in life is to wake up early and I understand that right now. By waking up early, you have plenty of time. You are also awake before everyone else. Your brain starts to get bored and you start doing thins like reading books or thinking of ideas.
And, this is the distraction from which I'm texting. LOL
Anyways, thank you for this:)
Thanks I could barely sit through that video
I've been struggling with this so much recently. I loved the insight and awareness that this video brings. We don't need to do more, we need to do less but with focus.
I’m overwhelmed always and can’t keep focusing for long time without being distracted with my phone, that make to forget quickly and not even paying attention when people speak to me. This video explains concisely what I’m suffering from.
*Summary: Use less technology and destimulate your mind for increased focus and ideas* Speaker tells about various screens he sees all throughout the day and decides to take a phone-detox and noticed three things: 1) Attention span grew 2) More Ideas 3) More plans Speaker did extensive research about the effect of technology on attention span. Speaker says that the symptom is that our brains are distracted but the deeper issue Is our brain crave distractions. Technology has a lot of stimulation which causes good-feeling hormones in the brain. It takes 8 days for the brain to adjust to less simulation. Above points 2 and 3 is because we allow our brains to wander - scatterfocus mode(or diffused mode) in which we think about the future half of the time. Ideas come when we are relaxed - our full attention is not captured. We like to think that ' Distraction is the enemy of focus' but the speaker says that over-stimulation is the real cause. Speaker has a 2-week challenge to reduce stimulation: Make your mind less stimulated- waste less time on the phone and disconnect every day. Rediscover boredom and scatter-focus.
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Thank you so much. You saved us 15 minutes
Thank you. The next issue is my daydreaming. If im not on my phone then ill space out and vividly daydream scenarios thatll never happen.
Thanks for saving time
.thank you for this summary.
Mission: give a ted talk without leaving the red circle on the stage floor
You are distracted.. mission failed
@bharat ahir stop commenting for likes
Bro lol😂
@bharat ahir ق
LOL
Realizing how many times I got distracted just trying to watch this... Much needed and thank you TEDx this will hopefully help me in big ways.
I’m glad I came across this video. Recently, working from home, I’ve realized I’m not able to focus at work/meetings. I feel like my head and eyes are so heavy. I now realize all the extra screens and tablets and phones that’s around me are stimulating my mind constantly to pay attention to one thing. I’ll practice boredom for two weeks and I hope to see positive results. Thank you.
Me: has bad grades “I should try this!” Also me: “I’m in online school”
Yeah, it’s not going to be possible to detach from our devices, though maybe for a couple hours or a day.
same, online school, digital notes, and physical notes. brr I hate quarantine
I like his approach to do something simple like, in his case, knitting. Does someone has a another good proposal for such an activity?
@@thelarstone6711 Yes. I keep aquariums, it’s a relaxing hobby that allows you to create and learn while being calm and enjoyable
Lol
This is important!! “The state of our attention will determine the state of our lives.”
Absolutely! Attention is all, to oversimplify and understate. What you focus on, that's what u r.
Where your heart is that’s where your treasure is at
To anyone that reads this, make certain before you go to SLEEP. Plan what you will do tomorrow, this allowed me to structure my decisions, making less and less unnecessary distractions
Ppl telling me to get rid of my phone Also them not buying me a laptop for online classes so now I need to answer my assessments using my phone. *Yes. Great life it is.*
I've never been so excited about getting bored
mood
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saaame
I like his approach to do something simple like, in his case, knitting. Does someone has a another good proposal for such an activity?
Loooool
The same thing happened to me while preparing for class 12th I am totally out of technology intensionlay so after some time my brain 🧠 Start getting dopamine from studying itself.. and more calmer I became. I am starting to get new ideas . sleep quality has improved drastically.. but In college I am not able to get back to the same routine I know how great and magical it was .
Incredibly powerful and useful suggestions! Can't thank you enough for giving this out at the right time. I have been struggling to find the reason for my lack of concentration while studying. I think it is this overstimulation to devices that is killing my creativity, affecting my concentration levels. I will definitely try out this disconnection ritual from today!
I hope one day I can talk like that in front of people .
I'd suggest joining Toastmasters if you haven't done so already. It's helped me tremendously with my stage fright. I still get nervous on stage perhaps more intensely than an average person but I have grown much more comfortable and confident with public speaking.
I believe that you could; you have to start preparing the message you would like to teach the world.
Wonjae Lee thank u I will try it out along with other methods to become more confident and comfortable talking to other human beings , It has been really hard especially now that I’m required to discuss things with people in college.
If you want to do it, it means you have the passion inside you. I believe it just a matters of time. Please mention me when you succeeded ;)
@@ariolima7942 i agree
Meditate daily. It is going to give you at least 10× attention span, 10× ideas ,10× plans , increase your memory , help with addictions . Benefits will come slowly but surely.
how do i start to meditate
@@prodpsyched Try an app, for example Headspace. It's really well done and guides you through the first weeks!
@@Pormjg ok ty
But meditation is boring
I'd rather take a nap. I'll end up getting actual rest.
It’s interesting that he said our mind wonders about the present and the future more than the past, and how he planned the day ahead in the shower, because it’s totally different for me. 90% of the time when I am bored/relaxed/in the shower, I just go over past events in my head, and relive all those happy or sad or awkward moments
Hello Sophie how are you doing today?.....Summary: Use less technology and destimulate your mind for increased focus and ideas...is a certain freedom without it, or at least using it less...hope you enjoyed the video?
I experienced this before watching this video. I still remember that when I was in grade 10, I often spent time on my phone chatting with my ex-boyfriend. After that, we broke up and I tried to find many ways to focus more on myself and I realized that I need to improve my academic performance this next semester. Random thoughts came across my mind that I decided to let my mom to keep my phone. I decided not to use my phone for the last 2 years in my high school and that decision totally changed my life. I know, it was quite inconvenient as no one could contact me directly via calling by phone but I acquired many great values at that moment. Instead of waking up and checking up my phone, I did my daily activities immediately and spent most of my time studying. I still used computer that I could communicate with other people via social media but you guys know that we cannot bring computers everywhere with us and open it anytime, so I could cut down a large amount of time on using technological devices. Similarly, I also end up my day with going to bed immediately instead of spending hours surfing social medias. Trust me, it worked and I used to be a student who just ranked 18th in my class in grade 10, but gradually, I ranked top 2 in grade 11 and became the best student of MY SCHOOL with the highest GPA, not my class anymore in grade 12. And now, after 2 years, I feel overwhelming one more time and I know, it's time for me to leave my phone behind, AGAIN!
You did a great job
@@kaythariminzaw1437 thanks a lot❤ I hope u can also do great job!!!
I'm in 10 grade right now and my finals are approaching. Really needed this. thanks :)
Really needed this, thank you for sharing! :)
@@aquiline5401 good luck to you! hope you can achieve goals you want!
If I wasn’t on my phone all the time, I never would’ve found this video
If you weren't on the phone all the time, you would not need this video.
@@patrick4510 weren't*
Heheheheh
But you find out which video actually need
Subzero Arctics exactly 🙄 my phone is better than ppl around me 🌚
Who's here because of unfinished assignments?
😭
Lol
Unfinished assignments and bad grade on my exam with dropping grade
Lol!!!
Uu caught me😂😂
i paused this video a hundred times coz i was distracted.
One of the best videos I have ever seen that clearly explains why we get distracted or how to regain that attention and focus. Thank you Chris
Spelling things out is limiting your imagination
The people who click on this video can’t even finish the video 😂 “focus!!!”
Seriously you said right
lol....i'm reading the comments while listening to this guy...
are you spying on me??
Absolutely true😂😂
i finished!
Extremely under rated video, a lot more people should watch this.
They did, they just close the video after 40 seconds and browse facebook.
Well they are literally advising the opposite. So you know.
ive been 10 minutes watching this, didn't help me at all...
I watched it 2x
They are busy focusing on other things
I love your speech and the way you brainstorm to understand and explain the root of this issue to us. Many thanks
Distractions will always be there. You have to learn how to keep them away from your activities. This talk is one of the best ones!
You know, as a kid, some of my most creative moments were in time-out, staring at the popcorn ceiling
Mmm
This is vry true xdd, I always focus more when I'm well forced to, but i should make it a habit to do it regularly
What did you create
Probably the best ted talks ive watched so far. Life changing
Sure but I think mostly every ted talk is life changing 😉. Have you watched: how to achieve your most ambitious goal Ted?
Зачем ты это читаешь?
read his 2 books. oops im distracted rn
@@lalitlawaniya2689 I will watch thanks
@bla bla how are u so accurate haha
This is the most valuable thing that I've learned this month! Thanks a lot to the speaker🖤
My atention span is so good that during the first three minutes of this video I was playing Candy Crush Saga,then finished all lives, I checked facebook on my smartphone. But thanks to the quality content of this video I restrained from using my smartphone for the next 11 minutes. Thank you so much.
"Overstimulation is the enemy of focus " Genius outcome .
and also creativity (i don't think it can be call positive stimulation)
“Get off your phone” - your phone
"I have the right to take a vacation"
see? that's how fantastic a phone is
Ok sir
But I have online class on my phone also animation helps me relax and I have to do that on my phone too
I read his book named Hyper Focus at the beginning of the year. It is an excellent book and watching this talk is a great way to review the book's content. Thanks so much!
Was so focussed on this video, an ad came, I was irritated by the distraction. Then the ad went away and continued my focus. My mind became light and I continued till the end of the video. ❤
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” - John Muir Let your mind _and_ body wander.
Wow
I can't even focus to watch this video.
Keep calm, it's ok.
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I went to check out face book, now am in the comment section.
So true
Me too I’m out !
Wow, I'm actually really proud of myself for watching this through from beginning to end without looking at my phone or going to another browser. This was good, really good. thank you. I will certainly look to implement the aspects mentioned in the video.
Some practices he recommended: 1. Limit your time with technology - higher attention span. 2. Detox from technology- more time for other plans/become more organized. 3. Do a hobby/activity that takes less focus or concentration- become more creative.
I actually was looking this because they en charged my to to a homework with some main ideas of this video so thanks
@stanning loona made my grades higher of course
@stanning loona made my grades higher doodle on
@i cry in april very good to hear, mate! And don't cry in April, it already rained enough...
@i cry in april lol was a joke but hey that's wonderful, I love anime, might just check it out.
This TED Talk was invigorating, it shows how capable we all are when we arrange the scroll-less activities with more traditional hobbies or down time to be rewarded with inspiration and creativity. A simple act to recharge our human batteries.
So clear and interesting. I had the same experienced, having my brain crammed of information: when your mind and your body sent you these kind of signals (out of focus, attention dropping) you have to take a rest and, above all, to detox from your personal devices.
"we need more space" this man predicted 2020
@@adnann5232 what?
I deleted insta, twitter and tik tok. And what he says is relevant af
Same, they make you feel bad about you’re self and u will love in virtual world, by just seeing other’s faking their life’s and we dont have a clue about how their journey was like.
You
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I am glad you deleted TikTok, though. Everyone should delete it. The app sucks -_-
omg I deactivated 20 days ago and my life has become so peaceful but I am unsure about removing it completely
Great talk, useful content, and I've learned a lot. Thank you so much!
"The state of our attention is what determines the state of our life". this is deep
"The state of our attention is what determines the state of our lives" This struck me the most @ 15:15
Yep... *looks around my room*... "what a mess"
I love how he's literally jumping up and down with excitement as he speaks about his research. It's like he just couldn't wait to tell it to us.
I really recommend this video as the ultimate "HOW TO FOCUS". I have visited different videos regarding the topic of focus and read few books. Other sources have gone too far by mentioning the breathing, walking, eating, regulation which all are effects of maintaining distractions. And this video is all about focus and distractions.
My focus is so bad, I couldn’t even finish the video before scrolling to the next videos and looking at the comments. I needed this video!
He's like an actor, acting , moving around to grab our attention, oh Man
Me after watching this video: I am gonna be more focused from now on. Me after watching more 24 TEDtalks videos: Okay, from tomorrow.
Ha ha more like me. My mind: wow, awesome video, I ll try from tomorrow. Next day: another video, another failed promise 😉
You were focused in watching TEDtalks, good job!
So does that mean that I'd have to give up listening to music while doing stuff or listening to podcasts?
@@angelissobored191 Yes it does. I KNOW. It's almost unfathomable for me because I even listen to music in the shower or when I'm brushing my teeth. You don't have to do it every day, I've decided that Mondays and Saturdays are when I'm going to detox (at least during COVID lockdown)
Nice
Such an incredible speech that can help me to through this hardphase of self blaming just because i couldnt focus doing my job at all.
what a great way to explain everything about hyper focus....The skill to avoid distraction extremely plays a vital role in self development😍😍 outstanding work❤
The problem with phones/distractions is that we are never left alone anymore, we are scared of being left alone with our thoughts because we all have that unfinished project, that disease, that thing troubling us... We don't want to be bored anymore even though out of boredom comes great ideas...
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Yeah, something I thought watching this was: okay, but I have anxiety and depression... so how can I go through my day letting myself "think" (being with myself) this much? That's something I discuss with my therapist and one of the conclusion is that I distract myself almost all the time I can. When I'm having a bad time at work? I try so hard to just keep singing in my mind to stop the anxiety thoughts and if I'm in home I sleep or play a game or catch myself on the Instagram (this one is out of my life for the past 2 months and it's awesome), but I should be trying to make this thoughts lost their strength thinking about why I'm having them and using some tactics that I'm learning in therapy. So I know that's very hard to be with yourself when you're an anxious/depress person, but therapy is helping me in this process and for me it's very import for this "detox" that he talked about.
"Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere."
yeah ! it's an amazing lecture, i find it so benifit and helpful for me really if we want to stimulate our brains capacity and focus we just need to change our mind and our behaviors! It will be difficult at first but we will gradually get used to it after that
The main thing that I learned out of this Ted talk is that a calm mind is a strong mind. This Ted talk is kind of a watershed moment for those who really understood the message.
Summary: de-stimulate your mind - youtube, social media, phone You are not distracted you are overstimulated
yet we wouldn't have learned this without KZhead. I guess it depends what type of information you're distracting your min with in the end.
Problem is, without it I’m understimulated and on edge, so it’s impossible To do anything anyways
@@MiggyXP naw, use this gift to find information and then get off 😂
@@cloudeddaze9502 Maybe go see a doctor about possible ADHD?
@@acebrodee9483 Agreed
Since he didn't say it, there are 968 zeros in the first 10,000 digits of pi.
Pi equals 3 there aren't any other digits in there
@@musama8771 Digit means individual number place not necessarily integer or whole number.
So roughly 10% zeroes. Which points toward a random distribution.
Thank you so much for this!
Pi isn't 3. That's like saying a car is an engine. It has an engine, but it also has a hundred other mechanisms and then chips for electronics with a million transistors'.
We thank you for the useful information to learn to focus, but at the same time give some advice to the speaker and to the people who watch this video so that they learn not to make certain mistakes when speaking in public: 1) The use of both hands when speaking in public [And not just one] important to help reinforce the message, emphasize key points and increase the persuasiveness of the speech. 2) avoiding drooping arms and sudden movements can contribute to projecting an image of confidence and self-assurance. 3) A hunched posture can project insecurity and lack of confidence, while an upright and relaxed posture can help project an image of authority and confidence. [please stand tall and don't keep your arms down] Tips that I learned in public speaking and that enrich our presentations.
I am happy that KZhead recommended this video to me this is super awesome.whenever our minds feel free then it goes on a creative road .I am writing for someone to read this I just feel good 😊 .
I don't understand why Ive heard some people make fun of ted talks throughout the years. There are legit people giving us pieces of good advice that we actually find interesting, there is nothing wrong with that.
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Because TedX(which the vast majority of ted talks on youtube are) is not the same as Ted. Anyone can pay a fee to have their own TedX talk, which has resulted in a lot of ideological, unfounded, and "life coach" style videos made by nimrods. Certainly the original and curated Ted videos are almost all incredible educational vids. But TedX ia hit and miss, with some great stuff but a lot of mediocre and worse sptuff
You: Reading this. Me: Searching the comments for a summary so i don't have to spend 16 minutes with this.
It's so true 8 days of reset and feeling mentally healthier . The problem for me is getting to 1 day without toxic and stress. Even if I could get 1 day of positive and positive life issues with resolve and all the work I've put towards my issues worked out and showed some positive out comes.. When this positive actions take place the energy and motivation is a level that provides a energy level that is unreal. When I have positive actions come back to me I feel like I'm on top of the world and no little or big issues seem like nothing. The hold back for me is the ones who create sadness and walls of issues I've already fixed.
Hello Robin how are you doing today? Summary: Use less technology and destimulate your mind for increased focus and ideas...is a certain freedom without it, or at least using it less...hope you enjoyed the video?
13:08 this is prolly my favorite thing from this video, it really helps me so much to understand what i should do to extend my attention span! thanks for this great video
Oh my dear this TED Talk changed my life for ever! I'm dealing with my focus since years and nobody could help me to improve it. This guy did! Thank you so much!!!
ikr, it was that simple. These challenges are a smart thing to do.
Please dont take this video lightly guys... If I saw this video 5 years ago I would be happy and enjoying my life instead of being depressed and not enjoying my life. For the past 6 years of my life I would wake up, play on my phone, go to school, get home, play on my phone, then sleep, rinse and repeat. Eventually my body and mind got tired of this. I developed an anxiety disorder because of it. So now, when im NOT on my phone, instead of my mind wandering, I get really bad and quickly escalating anxiety. My anxiety symptoms are nausea and vomiting. Im at a point right now where if I am alone with my thoughts, I get a really bad anxiety attack and have to distract my self until I settle down. Not just a small distractions works though, I have to escape my own thoughts and if you have ever tried to do that you would know how hard it is to do. I am going through all of this and I am 16 years old... Please guys, if you read this, make sure you dont live your life like I did because now my life has no purpose and I have nothing to look forward to. I am getting help now though and I truly believe I will get better so i guess I can look forward to that. Thanks for reading and please dont take it lightly. ❤️
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Thank you and good luck fighting the anxiety!
Being a teenager is really hard, it's the worst stage in life, in my opinion, it gets really scary when the world becomes real and has to be faced by oneself but there is great news, too, it doesn't last forever, soon enough is over and you are not a teenager anymore. 😉I see that anxiety, fear and uncertainty in my teenagers students all the time, in my daughters, one is already 22 but the other one just turned 15 and I remember my own and it is okay to feel that way, it's an important part of life we have to go thru. Love yourself, look at yourself in the mirror frequently and tell yourself how wonderful you are, nice and kind things, out loud. Best of luck for you. And try knitting!! Or my personal favourite, crochet, it's so rewarding!
@@alexllongui thanks!
Summary: Use less technology and destimulate your mind for increased focus and ideas Speaker tells about various screens he sees all throughout the day and decides to take a phone-detox and noticed three things: 1) Attention span grew 2) More Ideas 3) More plans Speaker did extensive research about the effect of technology on attention span. Speaker says that the symptom is that our brains are distracted but the deeper issue Is our brain crave distractions. Technology has a lot of stimulation which causes good-feeling hormones in the brain. It takes 8 days for the brain to adjust to less simulation. Above points 2 and 3 is because we allow our brains to wander - scatterfocus mode(or diffused mode) in which we think about the future half of the time. Ideas come when we are relaxed - our full attention is not captured. We like to think that ' Distraction is the enemy of focus' but the speaker says that over-stimulation is the real cause. Speaker has a 2-week challenge to reduce stimulation: Make your mind less stimulated- waste less time on the phone and disconnect every day. Rediscover boredom and scatter-focus.
I am trying to complete my dissertation and I have realized how much the "overstimulation" of my brain throughout the day is blocking the flow of ideas and my ability to concentrate. This was very helpful. I'm going to focus on spending less time on my phone.
He speaks so clearly. I really enjoyed this talk.
As a child, I used to watch the clock often. For different reasons, it wasn't boring.
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*Things that I learned from these is let your mind wander sometimes *Don't engage in social media more than some time set by you . *limit distraction let your self be bored ( practice meditation ) * do what you love for some time ideas and plan will come to you * don't mindlessly scroll through your mobile phone * Be aware about surroundings but let your mind wander sometimes
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I love this. Took a break from facebook and allowed myself 3 checkups on LinkedIn as I am searching for a job. I deleted all games from my phone. A month and a half and I feel nothing is missing from my life.
The video is very useful! Every time I always think about this, why can't I focus on something? This video provides a very detailed explanation. The speaker suggested that the reason we can't focus on it is not because of distraction, but because of overstimulation. One of the things that can create overstimulation is the gadget. Almost 80% of our lives are covered by gadgets. And this turns out to make our minds unfocused. Put down your device, and wait for your focus to increase. I highly recommend this video.