Motivation & Focus Hacks

What is the primary purpose of the 5-second rule?

• To help with time management
  

• To distract the brain from anxiety

• To interrupt hesitation and prompt immediate action
  

• To improve long-term planning

What does counting down 5-4-3-2-1 do to your brain?

• It relaxes the nervous system
  

• It enhances memory retrieval

• It helps you sleep better
  

• It disrupts overthinking and shifts you into action mode

Why is hesitation considered harmful according to the 5-second rule?

• It slows your reaction time
  

• It allows the brain to come up with excuses to avoid action
  

• It causes anxiety

• It leads to multitasking

Which of the following best describes the dopamine trick?

• Using willpower to complete tasks
  

• Breaking tasks into smaller steps to boost dopamine and motivation
  

• Taking breaks to relax the brain
  

• Avoiding difficult work altogether

How does dopamine affect motivation?

• It reduces the need for rest
  

• It creates a sense of reward that pushes us to act
  

• It improves our memory retention
  

• It increases multitasking abilities

What is a major benefit of using the dopamine trick in studying?

• It shortens the study time
  

• It guarantees high grades
  

• It helps maintain motivation by creating frequent rewards
  

• It improves your handwriting

What is the main goal of a digital detox?

• To uninstall all your apps
  

• To improve focus, reduce stress, and reconnect with real life
  

• To sleep less
  

• To increase your phone usage during the day

Which of the following is an example of a tech-free zone?

• A phone app that sends reminders
  
  
  

• A smartwatch

• A study desk where no devices are allowed

• An online meditation video

When is a digital detox especially helpful for students?

• Before exams or major deadlines
  

• During vacation
  

• When playing video games

• After submitting assignments

In the “Eat the Frog” method, what does the “frog” represent?

• Your favorite task
  

• A team assignment

• A leisure activity

• The most difficult or important task of the day