Whenever you feel your attention drifting, count backward from 5
β5β¦ 4β¦ 3β¦ 2β¦ 1β¦βThen immediately take action on the ONE thing you were avoiding.
This triggers a pattern interrupt and shifts your brain from thinking mode to action mode, giving your prefrontal cortex control again
π§ Why it works:
- Your brain seeks comfort and distraction.
- This trick disrupts that loop and reclaims control.
- It builds discipline every time you use it.
π Use it when:
- Youβre scrolling aimlessly
- Procrastinating a task
- Feeling overwhelmed
π£ Bonus affirmation: "I do the hard thing first. I lock in when others drift."