Module 3: New Tools for Deep Focus
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New Tool: The 'Sand Timer' (Time Blocking)
Sometimes the hardest part of focusing is knowing how long you have to do it. The 'Sand Timer' technique gives your focus a clear start and end point.
The Sand Timer
Let's try a 3-minute focus block. Your only job is to focus on one single task until the timer runs out.
03:00
New Tool: 'Looking Up' (Visual Field Change)
When you get stuck on a problem, your eyes are usually looking down. A simple but powerful trick is to physically change your visual field. Looking up can break a mental block and help you see a problem in a new way.
Imagine you're stuck on a math problem. What could you do?