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[RaymondCarver]

I listen to Eno or other ambient background music while working, depending on the task. Some tasks require silence.







To focus my thought process, I usually think of the positive, beneficial outcome of what I'm doing, and then begin to feel the importance of my task.




The rough part is task avoidance and initial self discipline. There are a lot of things floating around in my mind at any given time, and I have trouble blocking them all out.



What suggestions might you have? I welcome all vitamin; meditation; exercise; sleep; nutrition; brain entertainment, rest and relaxation cycle; and general tips that help one achieve a deep level of focus.

 

[enjoy bell woods]

Ambient music actually distracts me.

 

[White Man]

Ambient music actually distracts me.

That's like the exact opposite of what it's supposed to do.

 

[norinrad21]

I have this problem too which really sucks and turns to mess things up for me

 

[enjoy bell woods]

That's like the exact opposite of what it's supposed to do.

I don't know what it is. A friend of mine has the same problem w/ Eno.

 

[Macam]

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[Dedalus]

Strong cup of tea with 8 sugars. Known locally as the Builder's Brew, since local bricklayers/workmen use that to give themselves an energy spurt which usually crashes about half an hour later, at which point just pop a mint or low cal sweet to keep yourself ticking over. It's amazing how underrated sugar is as a stimulate, especially for tasks that require focus.


Good luck!

 

[jamesinclair]

 

[White Man]

I don't know what it is. A friend of mine has the same problem w/ Eno.

What Eno are you folks listening to?

 

[Scrow]

What do you do to focus, to mentally prepare yourself for an involved task?

i try not to think about it too much

overthinking is bad for my concentration.

 

[PhlegmMaster]

I jack off.

 

[enjoy bell woods]

What Eno are you folks listening to?

I was listening to Discreet Music a couple weeks ago while reading my government textbook and I was stuck on a p age for like 25 minutes.

 

[BocoDragon]

Tai Chi.

 

[White Man]

I was listening to Discreet Music a couple weeks ago while reading my government textbook and I was stuck on a p age for like 25 minutes.

Discreet Music is based on classical music. It's proto ambient. Try Music for Airports. It's as unintrusive as it gets.

 

[RaymondCarver]

Eno's Ambient 4 On Land brings sanity to me.


Cleaning the pipes before, during, and after a stressful mental-focus activity helps.


The white noise of a humming fan also helps. Usually I can't sleep without it.









For those who can't take Eno, try recordings of ocean waves. Some such nature recordings can even be found laced with sub-audible (subliminal) suggestions for stopping procrastination, loosing weight, or other motivations.

 

[truffleshuffle83]

lift weights

 

[Liu Kang Baking A Pie]

or

Seriously. It's not just for workouts.

 

[truffleshuffle83]

or

Seriously. It's not just for workouts.

you use no explode??? i love it. just has a ton of caffeine in it, thats the only downside