learning how to maintain intense focus for  prolonged periods of time is equally important.

學習如何在長時間內保持強烈的注意力同樣重要。

Start by using the 80/20 Rule. Find the 20%  of elements in your life that are leading  

從使用80/20規則開始。找到你生活中20%的元素，這些元素正在導致

to 80% of the distractions. Spend five  minutes and list out 20 of your biggest  

到80%的分心。花五分鐘的時間，列出你最大的20個

distractions. If you’re anything like me, your  smartphone is probably the biggest culprit.

分散注意力。如果你和我一樣，你的智能手機可能是最大的罪魁禍首。

Next, take the top 5 distractions  and focus on minimizing temptations.  

接下來，把最重要的5個分心因素，集中在儘量減少誘惑方面。

If your smartphone is high on  your list, disable badges and  

如果你的智能手機在你的名單上排名靠前，禁用徽章和

notifications and put your phone out of  reach when you need to get work done.

通知，當你需要完成工作時，把你的手機放在你夠不著的地方。

Next, find an environment that is conducive  to work. This will vary from person to person;  

接下來，找到一個有利於工作的環境。這將因人而異。

however, an optimal environment often  does three things: limits distractions,  

然而，一個最佳的環境往往能做到三點：限制分心。

allows you to work comfortably for long  periods of time, and limits social interaction.

允許你舒適地長時間工作，並限制了社會交往。

Although working in groups can be beneficial,  such as when using the Feynman technique,  

儘管在小組中工作可能是有益的，例如在使用費曼技術時。

solo work often allows you to focus for  longer without becoming distracted by others.

單獨工作往往能讓你更長時間地集中精力，而不會被他人分心。

Lastly, try the Pomodoro method. Choose 1  task to work on for 25 minutes and focus on  

最後，嘗試波莫多羅法。選擇一項任務進行25分鐘的工作，並專注於

that alone. Once you’re done, take a five  minute break, then repeat for 4 cycles.

僅此而已。完成後，休息5分鐘，然後重複4個週期。

What strategies have helped  you focus? Comment below.

什麼策略幫助你集中精力？請在下面評論。