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Tips for focus?

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JustAdrian
4 posts
Joined March 2018
Topic Starter
JustAdrian
Often when I play and I'm like halfway through the map I'll get distracted with something completely different in my head and forget to focus on what I'm actually playing (especially timing / approach circles)
Usually all I do then is stand up and take a short break, the problem persists though.
Obviously this is a very personal problem but I'm curious if anyone else struggles with something similar.
ainkeK
299 posts
Joined September 2020
ainkeK
I have the opposite experience when I zone out I tend to do better because I'm not overthinking things.

As for tips, you could try thinking about how much you want the score, how much you deserve that score, and you will probably be more focused but more nervous as a result.
Fxjlk
1,207 posts
Joined July 2014
Fxjlk
The more you play the easier it becomes to focus. When you are experienced with the game you will focus more deeply and for longer. Playing more is the most important factor if you want to improve focus.

Other than that you can also boost focus by improving your health.
JustAdrian
4 posts
Joined March 2018
Topic Starter
JustAdrian
you might be right about the health thing haha I need more sleep
Mifz
48 posts
Joined September 2020
Mifz
I've mentioned focus in my one post about improvement, and I honestly think that's the only thing people should think about, being focused is undoubtedly the most important aspect of osu!
I've made 2 points and one cannot exist without without the other well, so in order to get the full benefit of focus is to push/challenge yourself.
when playing maps that are hard you won't zone out, since you have to give your all and focus during the play. focus focus focus is what I tell myself if I find myself zoning out. combine these two, focus and pushing yourself and you'll find yourself dominating everyone. don't let anything be on your mind other than your focus.
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anaxii
15,000 posts
Joined December 2022
anaxii
Shift + Tab is your best friend
Stomiks
9,043 posts
Joined March 2021
Stomiks
What I used to do to focus is to stare intently at the incoming notes. Don't think of anything. Just go with the flow and click the notes. Catch yourself when your focus slips and regain it again. Also don't forget to take care of your health, as it's not only the most important part for focus, but for your well-being as well.
Ymir
1,757 posts
Joined June 2020
Ymir
You should try keep timing consistent without having to focus so hard.
Ghostish
1 post
Joined October 2023
Ghostish

his everything wrote:

Shift + Tab is your best friend

his everything wrote:

Shift + Tab is your best friend
I never knew this was a thing, you're an actual life saver-
Nanofranne
692 posts
Joined May 2018
Nanofranne
• Shift tab
• Pay attention to the music more than the hitsound
• Don't even bother trying to 'predict' incoming patterns
• Stay vigilant until you pass, even during map break. Sometimes I can get out of flow state abruptly just because I let my guard down. Perhaps you might do the same
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seifuku
58 posts
Joined June 2023
seifuku
try using this skin
pizzaboy
122 posts
Joined December 2022
pizzaboy
I think the best way to focus is to give your mind something to do that's related with the patterns

Such as when your playing the map try to identify the changes in the Map and what kind of pattern your doing that is usually enough to keep the adhd out
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