Improve focus and become productive? This Technique Helped Me (Even With ADHD)

Let’s be real—focus is hard. Especially when you’re wired a bit differently.

As someone with ADHD and dyslexia, I’ve always found it tough to stay locked in. My phone pings. My watch buzzes. My laptop tempts me with a dozen open tabs. It’s like every device in my life is shouting for attention.

And yet… those same devices are also essential tools. I use them to create, to communicate, to run my business. So how do you make peace with the tech without letting it hijack your focus?

Here’s what helped me improve focus.

The Lightbulb Moment

It started with a YouTube video featuring Dr. Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist who talks a lot about how the brain works. He said something that really stuck:

“Focus is like a muscle—it gets stronger the more you train it.”

That hit home. I’d never thought about it like that. I always believed focus was something you either had or didn’t. But a muscle? That means it can grow.

The 10-Minute Rule

Dr. Huberman explained a simple practice called the 10-minute rule:

Pick one task.
Turn off every distraction.
Set a timer for 10 minutes.
Commit to full focus—no checking, no glancing, no switching.

At first, it was brutal. I had to silence my phone, mute my watch, close all non-essential tabs. It felt uncomfortable—like going to the gym after a long break.

But then something shifted.

After a few days of trying it, those 10 minutes started to flow. I got into a rhythm. Sometimes, I’d finish the 10 minutes and just keep going. Suddenly, I could work in a busy café and stay zoned in—something that used to feel impossible.

Why It Works

The first few minutes of any focused work are the hardest. But once you get past the mental resistance, something magical happens. You enter the zone. Time melts a little. You forget to be distracted.

That’s the real win. Not just more productivity, but a feeling of progress, of being fully present with the work in front of you.

Give It a Go

If distractions are draining your time and energy, try the 10-minute rule. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to start.

Remember:
Focus isn’t a trait.
It’s a skill.
And like any skill, you can build it.

Got a tip of your own? I’d love to hear how you stay focused—especially if you’re juggling a busy brain like mine.

Thanks for reading,
Jason

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