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Attention-and-Focus

Below you will find pages that utilize the taxonomy term “Attention-and-Focus”

How and Why I Built My News AI Agent

I built an AI agent to read the news the way I did fifteen years ago — once a day, with focus, and then closing it. Here's how and why.

The Algorithm of the Ring - Why It’s Time to Quit Social media

If the digital world feels more draining and less connecting, it’s not just you. Over the past few years, major platforms have changed dramatically—shifting from social connection to endless engagement. As a result, setting boundaries and protecting our well-being has become both easier and essential.

The Magic of Nature - Attention Restoration Theory and Fractals

Have you ever noticed that you think more clearly after a walk in the park? Nature has a fascinating impact on the mind—partly through the fractal patterns we unconsciously perceive.

Intentional Emptiness - My First Month of Attention Restoration

Finishing my first month of an intentional attention restoration plan, I've learned about the profound power of 'empty spaces' and deliberate intention.

Attention Restoration: Remote Place

I tested a common productivity method — working in a remote environment and see if heightened focus could be maintained while preserving a vibrant social life. Here are the results from my desert retreat.

The Surprise: When AI Reduces Developer Productivity

A surprising report from July 2025 challenges the idea that AI universally improves efficiency in complex programming work. Here, we dive into the implications.

atteion restoration- Two Weeks In Personal Look

That was the second week of reducing distractions and intentionally improving my focus. In this text, I will explore the perspective this experience allows me.

atteion restoration - One Week In

That was the first week of reducing distractions and intentionally improving my focus, and the results are already remarkable. Read the results and insights.

My atteion restoration Plan

I decided to tailor a focus plane for myself based on what I learned about focus and the human mind. Next week, I will report how well it worked.

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