Session number: 282
Average n-back: 8.4
Duration (estimate in minutes): 40
Started strong and then hit a tough spell, after which I stabilized but didn’t climb back up.
At one point during the session I remembered that the gains are not the important thing. Getting a higher score doesn’t bring benefits, but working at the task will. And perhaps struggling through a spell of poor focus is more important than enjoying a period of excellent focus…
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Hi Martin,
I think you have a critical insight when saying:
“Getting a higher score doesn’t bring benefits, but working at the task will. And perhaps struggling through a spell of poor focus is more important than enjoying a period of excellent focus…”
Great point friend!