Concentration Hacks: Balancing Technology and Attention | Dila Akyel | TEDxYaşamTasarımSchools
In today's digital world, staying focused can be challenging, but there are effective strategies to improve concentration. Limiting screen time using app blockers, getting enough sleep, and focusing on one task at a time can help. Avoid distractions by silencing your phone, turning off notifications, and setting timers. Create small, manageable goals to stay motivated and take regular breaks to rest your brain. Avoid working in places like your bed and train your mind to handle boredom without constant stimulation.Keeping a focus journal can help you reflect and improve weekly. Techniques like the Pomodoro Method—working for 25 minutes and taking 5-minute breaks—can boost productivity. Working in quiet, clutter-free spaces, listening to calm music, and taking real breaks (not screen time) are also beneficial. Practicing mindfulness through meditation or deep breathing helps train your attention.
While technology can be distracting, it can also be used to improve focus. Apps like Forest, Focus, and RescueTime can block distractions, provide focus-enhancing music, and track how you spend your time. By using technology wisely, you can manage distractions and improve your ability to concentrate. Dila Akyel is a dynamic and inquisitive 12-year-old student whose talents bridge the realms of technology, the arts, and language. As a junior theater actress, she has already begun making her mark on stage with expressive performances that reflect her creativity and confidence. Her passion for innovation shines through her role as a young researcher in the renowned Teknofest competition, where she explores the intersection of science and problem-solving.Fluent in German and musically inclined as an intermediate piano player, Dila embraces both discipline and self-expression in her daily life. She is also a committed member of her school’s volleyball team, balancing academics and extracurriculars with energy and focus.Dila brings a forward-thinking spirit and a global perspective to the TEDx stage, representing the voice of a curious and ambitious new generation. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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