A focus reset that beats another coffee

Mind

I used to chase stimulation when focus crashed. Now I treat the crash like a signal: my attention budget is empty, not my energy.

The reset

  1. Close every tab that is not tied to the next 25 minutes
  2. Write one sentence: “The outcome I need before I stop is ___.”
  3. Timer on, phone face-down, single task only

Who else this helps

Students, parents juggling logistics, and anyone who works in sprints. It is not glamorous, but it is reliable.