MindLabJason

 # Why I Stopped Drinking Coffee in the Afternoon I used to believe that a cup of coffee was the perfect pick-me-up — especially around 3 PM when my energy dipped.   But over time, I started to notice something strange. --- ## ☕ The Afternoon Crash Every afternoon, I'd reach for another cup of coffee.   It felt like a ritual. But the crash kept getting worse. I’d feel wired for an hour… and then suddenly sluggish.   Worse, I couldn’t fall asleep easily at night. --- ## 💤 What Changed When I Quit So I decided to stop drinking coffee after lunch.   At first, it was hard — I missed the comfort and boost. But after a week, I started noticing: ✅ Deeper, uninterrupted sleep   ✅ Better focus in the late afternoon   ✅ Less anxiety and restlessness It was like my body was finally **resetting**. --- ## 🔄 What I Drink Instead Now, I keep it simple: - **Herbal tea** (like chamomile or rooibos)   - **Sparkling water** ...

 # What Playing Ping Pong Taught Me About Focus and Flow Every time I step up to the ping pong table, something interesting happens.   For a few moments, the world narrows down to just one thing: **the ball**. --- ## 🏓 No Coach, Just Rhythm I’m not taking lessons.   I don’t compete.   But I do play **almost every evening**, usually with coworkers after a long day. I use a **shakehand-type paddle**, and I’ve developed my rhythm not through training —   but through **consistency**. --- ## 🧠 The Magic of Flow There’s something about ping pong that makes you forget time.   You focus… react… adjust… and before you know it, you’re fully present. That’s **flow** —   a mental state where challenge meets skill, and distractions disappear. It’s surprisingly addictive. --- ## 🕒 Movement with Intention In my daily routine, I usually do **slow jogging in the morning or early afternoon**, and then **play ping pong in the evening**....

 # How Reducing Carbs Boosted My Focus, Energy, and Health Over the past year, I made a small yet powerful change: I reduced my daily carbohydrate intake.   The result? Better focus, stable energy, and even improved digestion. Here’s my journey. --- ## Why I Decided to Reduce Carbs I wasn't following a trendy diet. I just wanted to avoid the energy crashes I often had after high-carb meals. My goal was to improve mental clarity and long-term health. --- ## The Benefits I Experienced ### Mental Clarity & Focus   With fewer carbs, especially refined ones, I felt less foggy and could work with greater concentration. ### Steady Energy Levels   Reducing blood sugar spikes helped me avoid the afternoon crash and stay productive longer. ### Reduced Inflammation   While not measured scientifically, I noticed fewer aches and better digestion. --- ## What I Eat Now During meals, I: - Eat little to no white rice   - Add more vegetables and...

 # Digital Boundaries I Set to Protect My Focus In a world where we're always connected,   I’ve learned that **staying focused means setting clear digital boundaries** — not just for productivity, but for my peace of mind. Here are the habits that protect my attention and help me feel more in control of my day. --- ### 🔕 I Keep Most Notifications Turned Off No message or like is urgent enough to interrupt deep focus.   I turned off notifications for almost everything — emails, social media, even messaging apps. I check them when *I’m ready*, not when my phone tells me to. --- ### ✈️ I Use Airplane Mode Intentionally I often put my phone on airplane mode, especially in the mornings or during creative work blocks.   It’s a way of saying: “I’m not available to the world right now — I’m here, with myself.” This small habit has helped me build more intentional mornings. --- ### 📵 I Don’t Keep Messaging Apps on My Home Screen Apps like KakaoTalk, Instagram...

# How I Stay Focused and Calm in a World Full of Digital Noise The pings. The scrolls. The endless tabs.   We live in a world that constantly tugs at our attention — and I used to be swept away by it. Now?   I’ve created quiet — not by cutting everything off, but by choosing better inputs. --- ## 🌅 Creating Mental Space in the Morning I start each day slowly.   No phone. No email. No apps. Just a warm cup of salt tea, a few deep breaths, and a blank page.   Some mornings I meditate. Other days, I just look out the window. **That silence is my anchor.** --- ## 🔕 Digital Boundaries That Work - Phone stays on airplane mode for the first 60 minutes   - No social media before noon   - I reply to messages once, not continuously   - Notifications: all off   - I check analytics just once per week   This gives my brain time to breathe — and choose what really matters. --- ## 🚶‍♂️ Moving My Body, Clearing...

 # What I Don’t Do Anymore to Stay Focused Sometimes, staying focused isn’t about doing more.   It’s about doing **less** — or even **stopping** certain habits altogether. Over time, I’ve learned that a few intentional “don’ts” can protect my attention better than any to-do list. --- ## ❌ I Don’t Check My Phone First Thing in the Morning This used to be a habit. I’d wake up and instantly scroll—news, emails, socials.   Now, I give myself at least 30 minutes before checking any screen. It’s a small boundary that gives me back control over my day. --- ## ❌ I Don’t Keep Notifications On Most of my apps have notifications turned off.   If something's important, I’ll see it when I choose to open the app. This one shift removed a constant stream of micro-distractions. --- ## ❌ I Don’t Multitask Anymore Multitasking felt productive. But in reality, it just made me tired and forgetful.   Now, I focus on one task at a time—deep work over scattered eff...