# 15. Фокус и (особенно) его отсутствие

DevFeed: [15. Фокус и (особенно) его отсутствие](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/15-30332.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.mdubakov.com/posts/focus>)

Published: 2018-03-28T15:28:40Z

Content type: opinion

Language: ru

Sources: [Blog by Michael Dubakov](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-by-michael-dubakov.md>)

Topics: [Slack](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/slack.md>)

Tags: [messages](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/messages.md>), [slack](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/slack.md>)

## AI overview

The author describes losing the ability to sustain long periods of focused work after moving away from programming into a product owner role involving frequent interruptions. Slack and habitual message checking have made communication denser but disrupted concentration. A focus-blocking app and meeting-free Fridays did not help, while regular morning meditation began helping after about six months.

## Source excerpt

Раньше я мог без особого напряга читать книгу 4 часа подряд. Или работать над какой-то задачей несколько часов. Или программировать 3 часа...