Need to concentrate? A short meditation can help you settle into focused work.
The Focus-Meditation Connection
Meditation trains your attention muscle. Every time you notice your mind wandering and bring it back, you're practicing focus. Over time, this transfers to other activities.
Before Deep Work
Try a 5-10 minute focus meditation before:
- Important meetings or presentations
- Creative work that requires concentration
- Study sessions
- Any task where distraction is your enemy
What Focus Meditations Include
Single-point focus: Concentrating on one thing (usually breath) and returning to it when distracted.
Open monitoring: Staying alert and present without latching onto any single thought.
Visualization: Imagining a clear, focused state of mind.
Our Focus Collection
- "Pre-Work Focus" (5 min) - quick clarity boost
- "Deep Focus Prep" (10 min) - thorough concentration setup
- "Midday Reset" (5 min) - when afternoon fog hits
- "Before the Big Thing" (7 min) - for important events
Focus Sessions for Deep Work
Different from meditation, these are ambient soundscapes designed for work:
- Binaural beats for concentration
- Lo-fi focus music
- Nature sounds (rain, forest, ocean)
- Minimal ambient drones
Find these under Explore > Focus Sessions.
Tips for Using Focus Meditation
- Use it as a transition ritual before work
- Keep it short—you don't need 30 minutes
- Experiment with different styles to find what works
- Combine with removing distractions (phone away, notifications off)