CodeWithKriti

Lately, I have noticed my performance is slipping. It’s not that I don’t care, but I often feel distracted and scattered. During my exams, I realized something important: maybe what I really need is deep work.

It may have happened because of a lack of motivation, and maybe also because I try to do too many things at once. When energy is spread across multiple tasks, nothing gets the attention it deserves. Exams are a reality check — they reveal whether our preparation was consistent or not.

That’s when it struck me: deep work could be the key.

Deep work isn’t about endless hours of studying. Instead, it’s about giving full, undivided attention to one subject or concept at a time. Even 60–90 minutes of distraction-free study can produce results far better than half a day of scattered effort.

To bring this into my routine, I’m setting some simple steps:

One core subject daily – not everything at once.

Focused sessions – 60–90 minutes without distractions.

Active recall – testing myself instead of re-reading passively.

Daily reflection – asking “What did I truly learn today?”


I don’t expect instant changes, but I believe consistency in deep focus will help me rebuild momentum. Motivation may come and go, but discipline and structure are what sustain real progress.

Sometimes, when performance slips, it’s not a sign of failure. It’s simply a reminder to pause, refocus, and realign. For me, that means choosing depth over distraction, and giving my studies the attention they deserve.