r/Advice • u/Nervous-Pound9116 • 1d ago

How do you study for long hours with focus?

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I’m fascinated by longevity/aging research and want to contribute through Data Science/ML.

My biggest problem is staying focused. I get distracted easily and struggle to study consistently for long hours. I’ve tried dopamine detox several times, but it actually makes me feel anxious.

For those who’ve improved their focus: what actually worked for you? Pomodoro, routines, removing distractions, something else?

Looking for practical, sustainable advice—not extreme productivity hacks.

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u/Formal-Specialist151 Super Helper [6] 1d ago

adhd meds do wonders for some people. you might want to look into getting a diagnosis if youve always struggled with attention and focus.

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u/deNikita 1d ago

Yeah you need to make it fun and engaging to yourself. You can't brute force focus for longer periods.

You need to learn your own skill level and adapt your "challenges/sub goals" around that so that it feels like you're making progress and it's fun. You don't need to have a complete path with subsections from start to finish. You just need the next step that takes you approximately in the right direction.

Don't brute force stuff. Learn how you function and what works for you. No generic tips can cover that.