saw someone recommend "stare at the wall when you don't want to focus- you'll get bored and more willing to return to the task" ... this doesn't work for me currently- i'll stare at the wall not thinking anything in particular but mind feeling like it is churning below the surface, and i don't get bored
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Reply · May 14, 2024@barbarousep meh, in practice tho continuing to refocus on something boring is a lowkey intention away from thinking other interesting thoughts?Reply · Nov 28, 2023@Nominus9 focused flow state work vs a list of trivial tasks while you're half distracted w more interesting things?Reply · Jan 15, 2024@zeta_globin hah i remember those! but don't remember the last time i was bored, always feel like my mind is too fullTweet · Mar 2, 2024it is still a puzzle for me how to be more productive without anxiety/caffeine forcing focus n activity. i spend a lot of time just lounging around…