There's always something pulling your attention, making it so easy to lose focus and get distracted. It's a hard habit to break and truly the most disciplined even can be challenged! That’s why we're sharing something simple but effective with you: the 10-Minute Rule. It’s all about taking short, intentional breaks to reset your brain. Trust me, when you get quality rest, your focus comes back stronger.

This is where SOMO can truly assist. It’s designed to help you make the most of those 10-minute breaks. With its total darkness and calming effects, it helps you switch off, recharge, and come back feeling sharper.

Next time you catch your mind wandering, try this: set a timer for 10 minutes, put on your SOMO mask, close your eyes, and just let your brain reset. It’s amazing how much more focused and productive you can feel after just a short break.  - Sam Juris

The 10-Minute Rule To Stay Focused:
How To Manage Distractions

FORBES, March 5, 2025.  One of the biggest challenges to maintaining focus is the constant urge to check your phone, browse social media, or engage in other distractions. These interruptions can break your concentration and derail your productivity. The 10-Minute Rule is a simple yet effective technique to help you manage those distractions and stay on task.

The 10-Minute Rule is a powerful strategy to help you resist distractions and maintain focus, whether working on a big project, studying, or even trying to keep your child engaged for a more extended period. It works like this: When you feel the urge to do something distracting, tell yourself to wait 10 minutes. This rule creates a small, manageable delay that helps you resist the temptation to give in to distractions immediately. Often, by the time those 10 minutes have passed, the urge to check your phone or divert your attention has subsided, and you can return to your task with renewed focus.

The beauty of the 10-Minute Rule lies in its simplicity. Instead of trying to fight off distractions by force, you’re simply postponing them for a short time. This can be a surprisingly effective strategy because distractions often feel urgent, but when you delay them, you realize they aren’t as pressing as they initially seemed. Giving yourself a brief window of time to continue focusing on your work helps you break the cycle of giving in to distractions every time they arise. Using this rule, you train your mind to tolerate those urges without acting on them immediately. This builds your self-discipline and strengthens your ability to focus for extended periods. Over time, you'll notice that your tolerance for distractions increases.