[irishloop]

Do you think there's a way to train focus?

[epolanski]

For me what has helped is to realize the triggers that make me distracted which is why I emphasized the emotional part.

I tend to distract myself under stress/boredom e.g., when I realize this is happening I get back to working and resist the urge of distracting.

In time, you get better, you need to train it till it starts being more natural.

[criddell]

You can lose your concentration skills by not using them. I would expect the reverse is true as well.

[udev4096]

No and it's pointless to force yourself to focus. If it's not natural, it's not worth it. Do things for fun and stop taking yourself too seriously

[rhubarbtree]

I did pomodoros for years to recover my productivity after time in academia.

Now I’m the most focused person in the office. But it took a very very long time.

[kaffekaka]

Can't tell if you are being sarcastic, but yes of course there is.