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Focus Sprint Opener

This is a six-minute launch for a focused block of work. You will define what done looks like, remove a few pulls on your attention, breathe and start a timer. The ritual ends where the work begins, so have your task ready.

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Focus Sprint Opener

Play 6-min ritual

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Set up one focused work block: a goal, a clear space and a timer.

The steps

Prefer to read first? Here is the whole ritual. Space plays or pauses the player above; the arrow keys move between steps.

  1. 01

    Settle in00:00–00:30

    Sit down with your task in front of you. Let your back rest against the chair and your breath slow down.

  2. 02

    Define the block00:30–01:30

    Decide what you want to have finished when this block ends. Make it something you could point to, like "two pages" or "ten emails."

  3. 03

    Remove the pulls01:30–02:30

    Silence notifications and put your phone face down, out of reach. Close any tab that has nothing to do with this block.

  4. 04

    Slow breathing02:30–03:30 · breathe 4-6

    Breathe in for four and out for six, again and again. Let your eyes rest on a single spot.

  5. 05

    Set the timer03:30–04:15

    Set a timer for a block that feels doable, such as 25 minutes. Pick a length you would honestly stick to.

  6. 06

    Write the first line04:15–05:15

    Write or type the very first sentence or step of the task. A rough one is fine.

  7. 07

    Go05:15–06:00

    Start the timer and keep going on that one task. If a stray thought pops up, jot it on paper and return.

Afterwards: When the timer ends, stand up and take a short break before the next block.

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