*Stop reading the comments, and focus on the video*

I've learnt so much from youtube. Without it I wouldnt be who I am now, but at the same time I know it distracts me from my goals and causes procrastination. Its such a double edged sword.

I literally can’t even pray without thinking of another thought. I NEEDED this video

This should be studied in schools. Pretty much every TED should be. It's amazing know that almost everything which is essential in your life and professional life is not studied by school, supposed to learn you basic abilities in your daily life, but the world teaches it to you, the own life, and with your own own efforts you have to comprehend these things.

Me preparing for exams be like: 10% of studying 90% of watching how to study videos

" WE'RE DOING DO MUCH THAT OUR MIND NEVER WANDERS ANYMORE AND IT'S SAD. " Man that hit me.

I watch TEDx Talks videos to improve my english, but while improving my english i am also getting a lot of knowledge which is opening my mind to how to think and how to take actions in life, and this video is something amazing because i do these activities which he said and it helps me a lot because social media evacuate our mind by grabbing our whole attention, and if you put your phone aside and sit in an open space you will feel how beautiful our life is and we are filled with so many creative ideas [life is not about watching a phone or getting happy, life is about watching things that we are surrounded with and to create something special from them]~manjeet jat

I've had social media uninstalled for about 3 months. You truly are able to achieve a peace of mind and a stronger self awareness. I feel that today's social media creates a constant feeling of missing out which will drag on throughout some people's days and make them believe their life as boring. But truly you are only missing out on life if you are held in a state kf believe that you are missing out.

key learnings: 1. *do your homework now, YES NOW* 2. *make yourself bored for a month (by getting rid of distracting things and entertainment like cellphone)* 3. *focus on the most important things you need to do* 4. *minimize/avoid distractions*

Nobody: You: *Trying to watch the entire video without any distraction* "...Ouuuu the comment section!"

00:00 Reducing screen time improves attention span 02:14 Eliminating a simple device led to improved focus, more ideas, and plans for the future. 04:34 Our brains crave distraction and are overstimulated 06:31 Taking a break from technology can improve focus and creativity 08:34 Letting your mind wander in scatter focus mode can lead to brilliant ideas. 10:30 Letting your mind wander can boost creativity 12:14 We need more space and less stimulation to improve focus. 00:35 Less stimulation leads to a better life

This is a lecture. It is really what my mind need at this point in my life. Thank you TEDX and Chris Bailey.

I have been off social media for 38 days and have came up with more life realizations and business/ life plans that I ever thought possible. I can also read for hours upon hours on end getting so dived up in what im reading that I forget the time. My mind simply has no reason to get distracted because there is nothing to distract my mind. This stuff works, where attention goes, energy flows! goodluck my friends

Coming from his book, Hyperfocus. It has changed the way i have always thought of focusing. This ted talk is a summary of his book. Exceptional research. I am thankful to him as a student.

For years I (half) joke with friends how much I love standing in lines. I love being at the store and waiting, because I get some of my best thinking done. People talk about how fast time goes by, but I do love to think about how much it can slow down when waiting. I have subscribed for a very long time to the art of "blankly staring off into space" because I know how good it is for my brain. It can be hard (especially because my work is socializing and online and keeping up with all the things all the time) but it's so very important. Especially as a creative who has to come up with content. Gotta let that brain simmer to get stuff done! Nice Ted Talk Mr. Bailey.

I'm an English student, and this guy speaks so clearly that I can understand pretty much everything, thank you so much for the content!

As of today: -I am going to eat my meals without watching any KZfaq videos or TV series, just going to sit and eat my meal savorily. -I am going to do my chores without listening to any kind of music or podcasts. -I am going to study without listening to any lo-fi songs (the most challenging one i guess :p) -When I want to listen to music, I'm going to lie on my bed, put on my headphones and enjoy the song I'm listening. I have an exam a week later and, as a medical student, I really need my brain to focus. So if this challenge affect my focusing ability, I will inform you guys. Wish me luck!

I’m glad I came across this video. Recently, working from home, I’ve realized I’m not able to focus at work/meetings. I feel like my head and eyes are so heavy. I now realize all the extra screens and tablets and phones that’s around me are stimulating my mind constantly to pay attention to one thing. I’ll practice boredom for two weeks and I hope to see positive results. Thank you.

This TED Talk was fantastic. Lately, I feel like we try to do so much for our business, work, etc that it does just become a overwhelming distraction. I have to use my cell phone for clients, marketing, social media, etc so it will be interesting to see if Chris wrote something for sales professionals as I am a realtor that feels like I live and die by the cell phone. I am going to try and implement his 2-week challenge.

He didn't stutter once, he truly does know how to focus!

Me: I should focus on my assignments *sees video on how to focus Me: Oooooooh

This has to be the best TEDx video I've ever watched. The way Chris explains everything in such an articulate manner and the fact the I could relate to almost everything he has said has really struck me. Thank you Chris for your amazing research and effort!

One of the best videos I have ever seen that clearly explains why we get distracted or how to regain that attention and focus. Thank you Chris

The speaker is, like, really good at talking, seriously.

He didn't mention this, but Warren Buffett and Bill Gates said "focus" was the single most important factor in their success through life.

Distractions will always be there. You have to learn how to keep them away from your activities. This talk is one of the best ones!

I've been struggling with this so much recently. I loved the insight and awareness that this video brings. We don't need to do more, we need to do less but with focus.

Me: watching this video without getting distracted KZfaq Ad:

This is important!! “The state of our attention will determine the state of our lives.”

Realizing how many times I got distracted just trying to watch this... Much needed and thank you TEDx this will hopefully help me in big ways.

Was so focussed on this video, an ad came, I was irritated by the distraction. Then the ad went away and continued my focus. My mind became light and I continued till the end of the video. ❤

Extremely under rated video, a lot more people should watch this.

Summary: get rid of distractions and stimulations. This will make your brain be bored, and you will start to wander. While wandering you will get your best ideas. Applying simplicity and boredom to your work will help you develop clearer thoughts thus improving focus.

Incredibly powerful and useful suggestions! Can't thank you enough for giving this out at the right time. I have been struggling to find the reason for my lack of concentration while studying. I think it is this overstimulation to devices that is killing my creativity, affecting my concentration levels. I will definitely try out this disconnection ritual from today!

I really recommend this video as the ultimate "HOW TO FOCUS". I have visited different videos regarding the topic of focus and read few books. Other sources have gone too far by mentioning the breathing, walking, eating, regulation which all are effects of maintaining distractions. And this video is all about focus and distractions.

*Summary: Use less technology and destimulate your mind for increased focus and ideas* Speaker tells about various screens he sees all throughout the day and decides to take a phone-detox and noticed three things: 1) Attention span grew 2) More Ideas 3) More plans Speaker did extensive research about the effect of technology on attention span. Speaker says that the symptom is that our brains are distracted but the deeper issue Is our brain crave distractions. Technology has a lot of stimulation which causes good-feeling hormones in the brain. It takes 8 days for the brain to adjust to less simulation. Above points 2 and 3 is because we allow our brains to wander - scatterfocus mode(or diffused mode) in which we think about the future half of the time. Ideas come when we are relaxed - our full attention is not captured. We like to think that ' Distraction is the enemy of focus' but the speaker says that over-stimulation is the real cause. Speaker has a 2-week challenge to reduce stimulation: Make your mind less stimulated- waste less time on the phone and disconnect every day. Rediscover boredom and scatter-focus.

I’m overwhelmed always and can’t keep focusing for long time without being distracted with my phone, that make to forget quickly and not even paying attention when people speak to me. This video explains concisely what I’m suffering from.

I read his book named Hyper Focus at the beginning of the year. It is an excellent book and watching this talk is a great way to review the book's content. Thanks so much!

I've never been so excited about getting bored

Probably the best ted talks ive watched so far. Life changing

It's so true 8 days of reset and feeling mentally healthier . The problem for me is getting to 1 day without toxic and stress. Even if I could get 1 day of positive and positive life issues with resolve and all the work I've put towards my issues worked out and showed some positive out comes.. When this positive actions take place the energy and motivation is a level that provides a energy level that is unreal. When I have positive actions come back to me I feel like I'm on top of the world and no little or big issues seem like nothing. The hold back for me is the ones who create sadness and walls of issues I've already fixed.

Distraction is the enemy of focus not stimulation. Less stimulation more calmness more calmness. Wonderful perspective is shared.

Me: has bad grades “I should try this!” Also me: “I’m in online school”

Mission: give a ted talk without leaving the red circle on the stage floor

This is the most valuable thing that I've learned this month! Thanks a lot to the speaker🖤

I love your speech and the way you brainstorm to understand and explain the root of this issue to us. Many thanks

I hope one day I can talk like that in front of people .

If I wasn’t on my phone all the time, I never would’ve found this video

This video helps me a lot and I shared this to my teacher itself, as it's so amazing and this helps me so much. My key learnings: - Don't spend a lot of time on the computer, delete social media. - Have a day without your phone. - Don't use your phone every morning (even though I don't have a phone). - Try to limit your use of screen time for 3 hours (I usually use for 12 - 18 hours and I'm using in order to make sure that I'm doing it rightfully). - Make a lot of research which can give great results (I'm really thinking of this, but I don't know how). - Do your homework. - Take action. That's it for now.

It’s interesting that he said our mind wonders about the present and the future more than the past, and how he planned the day ahead in the shower, because it’s totally different for me. 90% of the time when I am bored/relaxed/in the shower, I just go over past events in my head, and relive all those happy or sad or awkward moments

"Overstimulation is the enemy of focus " Genius outcome .

Some practices he recommended: 1. Limit your time with technology - higher attention span. 2. Detox from technology- more time for other plans/become more organized. 3. Do a hobby/activity that takes less focus or concentration- become more creative.

Short summary Intentionally managing your attention: Emphasize the importance of being deliberate about what you pay attention to, and intentionally directing your focus towards your most important tasks. Reducing distractions: Minimize potential distractions such as notifications, emails, and social media in order to stay focused and avoid getting sidetracked. Prioritizing tasks: Prioritize tasks based on their importance and urgency, and tackling the most challenging tasks during your peak hours of focus. Embracing boredom: Embrace moments of boredom and use them as an opportunity to recharge and refresh their minds. Taking breaks: take regular breaks to avoid burnout and maintain productivity over the long term.

He speaks so clearly. I really enjoyed this talk.

I deleted insta, twitter and tik tok. And what he says is relevant af

Oh my dear this TED Talk changed my life for ever! I'm dealing with my focus since years and nobody could help me to improve it. This guy did! Thank you so much!!!

I am happy that KZfaq recommended this video to me this is super awesome.whenever our minds feel free then it goes on a creative road .I am writing for someone to read this I just feel good 😊 .

My atention span is so good that during the first three minutes of this video I was playing Candy Crush Saga,then finished all lives, I checked facebook on my smartphone. But thanks to the quality content of this video I restrained from using my smartphone for the next 11 minutes. Thank you so much.

You know, as a kid, some of my most creative moments were in time-out, staring at the popcorn ceiling

I love how he's literally jumping up and down with excitement as he speaks about his research. It's like he just couldn't wait to tell it to us.

Wow, I'm actually really proud of myself for watching this through from beginning to end without looking at my phone or going to another browser. This was good, really good. thank you. I will certainly look to implement the aspects mentioned in the video.

what a great way to explain everything about hyper focus....The skill to avoid distraction extremely plays a vital role in self development😍😍 outstanding work❤

Meditate daily. It is going to give you at least 10× attention span, 10× ideas ,10× plans , increase your memory , help with addictions . Benefits will come slowly but surely.

This man has changed my life. Thank you so much!

He surely knows the proper sequence of delivering a convincing and crystal-clear speech. Thank you for the efforts; the video was amazing!

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” - John Muir Let your mind _and_ body wander.

"The state of our attention is what determines the state of our lives" This struck me the most @ 15:15

I experienced this before watching this video. I still remember that when I was in grade 10, I often spent time on my phone chatting with my ex-boyfriend. After that, we broke up and I tried to find many ways to focus more on myself and I realized that I need to improve my academic performance this next semester. Random thoughts came across my mind that I decided to let my mom to keep my phone. I decided not to use my phone for the last 2 years in my high school and that decision totally changed my life. I know, it was quite inconvenient as no one could contact me directly via calling by phone but I acquired many great values at that moment. Instead of waking up and checking up my phone, I did my daily activities immediately and spent most of my time studying. I still used computer that I could communicate with other people via social media but you guys know that we cannot bring computers everywhere with us and open it anytime, so I could cut down a large amount of time on using technological devices. Similarly, I also end up my day with going to bed immediately instead of spending hours surfing social medias. Trust me, it worked and I used to be a student who just ranked 18th in my class in grade 10, but gradually, I ranked top 2 in grade 11 and became the best student of MY SCHOOL with the highest GPA, not my class anymore in grade 12. And now, after 2 years, I feel overwhelming one more time and I know, it's time for me to leave my phone behind, AGAIN!

"The state of our attention is what determines the state of our life". this is deep

"we need more space" this man predicted 2020

The people who click on this video can’t even finish the video 😂 “focus!!!”

The video is very useful! Every time I always think about this, why can't I focus on something? This video provides a very detailed explanation. The speaker suggested that the reason we can't focus on it is not because of distraction, but because of overstimulation. One of the things that can create overstimulation is the gadget. Almost 80% of our lives are covered by gadgets. And this turns out to make our minds unfocused. Put down your device, and wait for your focus to increase. I highly recommend this video.

yeah ! it's an amazing lecture, i find it so benifit and helpful for me really if we want to stimulate our brains capacity and focus we just need to change our mind and our behaviors! It will be difficult at first but we will gradually get used to it after that

Me after watching this video: I am gonna be more focused from now on. Me after watching more 24 TEDtalks videos: Okay, from tomorrow.

*Things that I learned from these is let your mind wander sometimes *Don't engage in social media more than some time set by you . *limit distraction let your self be bored ( practice meditation ) * do what you love for some time ideas and plan will come to you * don't mindlessly scroll through your mobile phone * Be aware about surroundings but let your mind wander sometimes

I love this. Took a break from facebook and allowed myself 3 checkups on LinkedIn as I am searching for a job. I deleted all games from my phone. A month and a half and I feel nothing is missing from my life.

Thank you Mr Chris Baily for sharing your thoughts and journey

The problem with phones/distractions is that we are never left alone anymore, we are scared of being left alone with our thoughts because we all have that unfinished project, that disease, that thing troubling us... We don't want to be bored anymore even though out of boredom comes great ideas...

I don't understand why Ive heard some people make fun of ted talks throughout the years. There are legit people giving us pieces of good advice that we actually find interesting, there is nothing wrong with that.

9:04 I am currently reading a book: "A mind for numbers", it explains more detailed and scientifically how to take advantage of the this scattered-mode of the brain, totally recommend reading it; Chris Bailey is incredible presenter

Who's here because of unfinished assignments?

To everyone who is reading this may all your dreams come tru and be truly happy 🤗🤗🤗

Great talk, useful content, and I've learned a lot. Thank you so much!

Wonderful video and i don't know how top express my gratitude. This video taught me the importance of time and talking about me in every day majority time i spend at social medias like Facebook, Instagram and snapchat and i have no idea like how much time i spending this apps. After watching this video i got an clarity about how to manage our time and also how to do attention to focus deeper. Once again thank you Mr. Chris Bailey for the amazing video and i really enjoy it and also i recommending each and everyone for to understand the value of time and also how to focus our goals and how to avoid distractions.

He's like an actor, acting , moving around to grab our attention, oh Man

The Speech was wonderful, we have to learn a lot from him. During his explanations, he didn't step out of the circle where he was standing. Focus :)

one line summary : phone's the damn problem

The main thing that I learned out of this Ted talk is that a calm mind is a strong mind. This Ted talk is kind of a watershed moment for those who really understood the message.

"Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere."

"The state of our attention is what determines the state of lives", this phrase is so meaningful

Such an incredible speech that can help me to through this hardphase of self blaming just because i couldnt focus doing my job at all.

I am trying to complete my dissertation and I have realized how much the "overstimulation" of my brain throughout the day is blocking the flow of ideas and my ability to concentrate. This was very helpful. I'm going to focus on spending less time on my phone.

TED talk changed my life forever! I'm dealing with my focus for years and nobody could help me to improve it. This guy did! Thank you!!

What a great way to secure a good average view duration, by posting a lecture on focus!

That's a wonderful opportunity of learning and motivation especially in this trending phase of the influence of technology in our lives😇 Thankyou so much🙏😊

I tried shutting off my phone for a week and TRUST ME that week went most peacefully My brain never felt so refreshed, i spent so much time with my family, did so much fun activities, and actually gave myself the time i needed. My brain's never been so productive and calm

My mom should really watch this 😂 She won’t even let you finish a single conversation

He's such a GREAT speaker !!!

Get rid of distractions and stimulations. This will make my brain be bored and will start to wander then will get many good ideas. "applying simplicity and boredom will help develop clear and improving focus. Distractions are not the enemy of focus, but part of focus.Thank you a million.

You: Reading this. Me: Searching the comments for a summary so i don't have to spend 16 minutes with this.