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Phone screen showing time versus brain showing attention capacity
Opinion6 min read

Screen Time Isn't the Problem—Your Attention Span Is

We've been measuring the wrong thing. Reducing screen time without training attention is like cutting calories without exercising. Here's why the focus on screens misses the point.

February 8, 2026Read →
Mind map of interconnected focus strategies
Strategies7 min read

ADHD Focus Strategies That Actually Work (From People Who've Tried Everything)

A collection of focus strategies that have helped people with attention challenges—not as a treatment, but as practical tools. Some might work for you. Many won't. That's okay.

February 5, 2026Read →
Brain neural pathways forming new connections
Training6 min read

How to Train Your Brain to Focus Longer: What Actually Works

After years of failed productivity systems, I finally found an approach to building focus that stuck. It wasn't what I expected, and it started with admitting how bad things had gotten.

February 1, 2026Read →
Collection of focus app icons on iPhone screen
Tools6 min read

The Best Focus Apps for iPhone in 2026: A Realistic Guide

I've tried dozens of focus apps over the past three years. Most did nothing. Here's an honest breakdown of what actually works, what doesn't, and which app might fit your specific problem.

January 28, 2026Read →
Heart rate visualization with focus patterns
Science6 min read

How HRV Affects Your Focus (And How to Use It)

I wore an Apple Watch during focus sessions for three months and discovered something unexpected: my body knew when my focus was breaking before I did. Here's what heart rate variability actually tells you.

January 25, 2026Read →
Timer versus brain training concept
Productivity6 min read

Pomodoro Timer vs. Focus Training: Which Actually Improves Concentration?

I used the Pomodoro Technique for two years. It helped me manage time but did nothing for my actual ability to focus. Here's what I learned about the difference between timing focus and training it.

January 22, 2026Read →
Abstract visualization of neural pathways resetting
Science6 min read

Dopamine Detox: Does It Actually Work?

I tried a dopamine detox for 30 days. Here's what actually happened, what the science says, and why the popular version of this idea misses the point entirely.

January 18, 2026Read →

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