Concentration in general may be defined as an active state of mind wherein the whole of attention, with all available energy and talent.
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What “light therapy” lamp should I get that maximizes effectiveness while minimizing cost? [closed]
There are some Brookstone lamps, but they mostly cost over $100.
Then there's a $60 lamp here, but I'm not sure if I'll miss out on some features by buying it.
I'm mostly concerned with staying ...
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Does Noise Help Concentration and Productivity?
Does Noise (White/Pink/Brown) help concentration? Any literature to speak about this?
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This is not similar to this because I am asking specifically about noise not music.
I am not asking about ...
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Does it make sense to continuously listen to some sounds to avoid mind wanderings?
Are there studies or evidence that suggest that continuously listening to sounds helps prevent the mind from wandering or increase focus and productivity during activities such as studying or ...
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Preparing questions when studying some topic
I noticed that I focus very well and do not forget the topic for months when I am told to prepare some questions for problem session (recitation) hours of the course I assist. On the other hand, I ...
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My thoughts distract me, how do I keep my focus?
I recently started working full-time as a software developer. [potentially unnecessary background info here]
I've always had a problem focusing. It's very difficult for me to push down my curiosity ...
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How can I improve reading speed and comprehension?
How can I improve my reading ability? I want to increase my reading speed and comprehension.
Do you have experience in increasing your reading. What did work for you? Which approaches failed?
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Too obsessed. Cant concentrate
I am an addicted computer programmer. I am doing my Engineering. I am extremely obsessive about things. I am soo much obsessive that people tell me that I work really slow. I feel that I am unable to ...
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How to quickly restore concentration?
Very often I'm being interpreted while working or studying, sometimes the interruptions are small, and take a minute and sometimes it requires more than few minutes.
How do I quickly restore ...
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How do I concentrate while I work on a computer?
My job requires me to work on a computer, which I do fine because maybe I fear my supervisor might pop in. But when it comes to doing personal projects on a computer, I totally slack off. It usually ...
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How can computer programmer relax his mind and replenish his mental powers? [closed]
It is said that computer programmers (dealing with complex abstract problems) can stay highly productive only for a short period during the day, soon experiencing mental fatigue that makes further ...
