Oddbean

Hey #Nostr, I'm currently in a pretty intensive course and I am having a real hard time staying focused. I'm looking for suggestions on possible nootropic supplements that may help me out. Or any other advise. I really have a hard time keeping focused, I get distracted super easy. #asknostr #nootropic #study

I’m ADD AF so I’ve done various things Leaving myself post it notes in various places Using notes on my phone for reminders Setting alarms 🚨 that say things as sad as WALK around But also probably undiagnosed autistic as my friends have pointed out things the last year that make a lot of sense. Not self diagnosis though. Hope this helps 🫂

Purdue University did a study years ago that proved if someone is writing it helps the human brain to retain what they are listening to. ✍️ It can be doodles or anything … doesn’t even have to be related to watch you’re listening too … your brain retains it better than just watching. 🫂 Also, I believe that in some Asian countries they use ( or did ) lemon 🍋 water in schools. The nose associates with what they are taught & helps retain it. You sound a lot like one of my kiddos. Work in 15 minute increments then take a five minute break.

Super long & I go off on a tangent so feel free to not read. No offense taken. Hugs 🫂 You’re welcome. 😇 THANK YOU 🙏 as you just helped me tremendously. I must set a schedule & use it. It’s on my list as I just started working again the last two weeks. HUGE THANKS 🙏 RESPECT 🫡 Respect ✊ The best compliment I ever received was from my sister. My kiddos were all teens then. She said something similar to: Your kids are so cool. They all are different & follow their own beliefs. Unique & different people but definitely their own people. Me literally cried 😭😭😭. My kiddos to my sister and family: “She’s not upset, she just feels emotionally so sometimes she cry’s.” And WOW 🤩 JUST REMEMBERED THAT. Thanks 🙏 Either way: their father and I coparented them ( with help from **overall** well Chosen partners ) & my kiddos didn’t have the simplest life so they get all my respect (but not guilt) that their father & I divorced. They grew up in different houses but NOW I see they all turned out to be fierce adults who are genuinely loving & empathetic. My goal was for them to be happy but luckily the Universe gave them more. Grateful 🥹 My kiddos learn from the world. 🌏 They learned from watching me & Others that the world doesn’t revolve around them. Thank goodness. They grew up “wealthy” but aren’t spoiled beef jerky. #parenting #asknostr #Organization At one time I lived out of calendar. Wasn’t diagnosed as ADD until I was 30. My parents said they knew but Left Me untreated as I was an A student. Me: I could have went to an IVY … Branches again Super early adopter of hand-held PDA. It was actually a #Christmas gift 🎁 & my favorite of that year 🤣🤣🤣. Long ago while at a mother’s support group (MOPS) some of the other mothers asked how I was so organized. At that time I had three littles all under 4 & was a college student (left active duty & was national guard but not full time: just weekends then) Me: I’m not organized. They kindly explained I always show up early or on time & none of my kids ever have dirty clothes. Me: ( looks around confused 😕) Witness all the other children playing 🤣. Laughing 🤣 “OHHH. I get it now. Yeah, I live out of my calendar. If it’s not on the calendar it doesn’t happen” One: “But what about being spontaneous?” Me: The weekend is open for four hours on Saturday for just that. “You plan your spontaneity” Me: I plan my sex life too. Blank stares.

Breathing exercises. Example: 4 seconds of inhalation, 8 seconds holding, 8 seconds of exhalation 4 seconds holding. Inhale first with the diaphragm and then ascend, exhale first from the chest and then descend.

If you want to be able to focus on something for a long time, there is no other way but through practice. You can use the awareness of your breath flowing in and out of your nose. Gradually practice for 1 minute, 2 minutes, or several minutes, and you will become more proficient through your training. A quiet place, when your stomach is not too full, and when you are not under the influence of alcohol—these are conditions that help make your practice more effective. If you are interested in learning more, please search for the term "Anapanasati."