Today, I really wanted to share a little experiment I’ve been doing. I call it “resultádo,” mainly because I messed around with it for a while and saw some interesting results. I was thinking about how to make myself focus better, especially when I have a bunch of things to do.
Getting Started
I started by doing some reading. Found this one piece that talked about the science of attention and mentioned something called the 17-minute practice. It sounded intriguing, so I thought, why not give it a shot? The idea is pretty simple: You work on something for 17 minutes straight, then take a short break. Sounds easy enough, right?
Trying It Out
So, I set a timer for 17 minutes and dived into my work. The first few times, it was kind of tough. My mind kept wandering, thinking about other stuff I had to do, or sometimes just random things. But I stuck with it. After the timer went off, I took a short break, maybe five minutes or so, just to stretch or grab a glass of water.
- First Attempt: Got distracted easily, but finished a small task.
- Second Attempt: A bit better, managed to stay on track for most of the time.
- Third Attempt: Felt like I was getting the hang of it. Started to feel more focused.
What Happened Next
I kept doing this for a few days. What I noticed was that after a while, those 17 minutes started to feel more productive. I was actually getting things done, and it didn’t feel as hard to concentrate. I guess it’s like training a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets. I started using this method for all sorts of things, not just work. Even when I was reading or doing something fun, giving it my full attention for 17 minutes made a difference.
Wrapping Up
So, that’s my little experiment with “resultádo.” It’s not some magic trick, but it did help me improve my focus. It’s all about giving yourself those short bursts of intense concentration and then taking a break to recharge. I’m still doing it, and I’m thinking of ways to tweak it, maybe make the work periods a bit longer as I get better at it. Anyway, I thought it was worth sharing. Maybe someone else will find it useful too. It’s pretty cool what you can do when you just give it a try, right?
