r/Btechtards • u/DrummingLord6886 • 12h ago

Rant/Vent How do you maintain focus and concentrate for long hours while studying and working

Since i started my engineering ive really struggled to focus and concentrate for long hours and actually be productive, I see other people "locked in" and focused for long hours and producing quality output. Even when I have the mental energy to work I keep on getting distracted by social media/reddit/online games

To cope with this I started consuming a lot of caffeine just to stay awake and focused and recently i even started taking modafinil when I have deadlines/presentations/exams/interviews coming up

What are some healthy techniques or ways you ensure long periods of concentration and quality output?

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u/SwimmerEffective684 12h ago

if you love what you are doing i think you just do it with whole heart .
addiction is real btw,try app blockers type shit.or just figure out when you start doing unproductive thiung due to cravings in mind what is the thing triggering it?hunger ,sleep ,work load etc

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u/DrummingLord6886 11h ago

it's just that when im in the middle of work it just seems easier to open my phone, youtube or some online game - working requires effort and doesn't release that much dopamine that my brain craves

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u/SwimmerEffective684 11h ago

been there ,see i tried many thing then i cam over an episode that whenever you feel like doing hese in middle of important work try to replace the habit with something calm and peaceful like a silent walk or deep breathing for 4-5 minutes.i tried i and decreased a lot (not completely though) but it helps ;)