![]() A PubMed search for the same terms in the title or abstract returned 19 results. A Google Scholar search (excluding citations) for hyperfocus and variations of the term, namely “hyper-focus”, “hyper focus”, “hyperfocusing”, “hyper-focusing”, and “hyper focusing” in the title, returned 6 results. ![]() Despite the experience of hyperfocus being ubiquitous, in both neurotypical and psychiatric populations, there is very limited explicit academic research into its effect on cognitive and neural functioning. Although most neurotypical people would likely report experiencing a hyperfocus-like state at some point in their life, it is most often mentioned in the context of autism, schizophrenia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder-conditions that have consequences on attentional abilities. An example of hyperfocus is when a child becomes engrossed in a video game to a point where they do not hear a parent calling their name. It is generally reported to occur when a person is engaged in an activity that is particularly fun or interesting. Hyperfocus, broadly and anecdotally speaking, is a phenomenon that reflects one’s complete absorption in a task, to a point where a person appears to completely ignore or ‘tune out’ everything else. We also propose an operational definition of hyperfocus for researchers to use moving forward. Using this foundation, we provide constructive criticism about previously used methods and analyses. In this paper, we review how hyperfocus (as well as possibly related phenomena) has been defined and measured, the challenges associated with hyperfocus research, and assess how hyperfocus affects both neurotypical and clinical populations. Moreover, some studies do not refer to hyperfocus by name, but describe processes that may be related. Thus, there is no single consensus to what constitutes hyperfocus. In many cases, hyperfocus goes undefined, relying on the assumption that the reader inherently knows what it entails. Hyperfocus, though ostensibly self-explanatory, is poorly defined within the literature. We propose that hyperfocus is a critically important aspect of cognition, particularly with regard to clinical populations, and that it warrants significant investigation. Hyperfocus is most often mentioned in the context of autism, schizophrenia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but research into its effect on cognitive and neural functioning is limited. When you read this book, get ready to do your most important work!' - Chris Guillebeau, author of Side Hustle.‘Hyperfocus’ is a phenomenon that reflects one’s complete absorption in a task, to a point where a person appears to completely ignore or ‘tune out’ everything else. 'The best productivity plans call for strategy, not just hacks or tactics - and Hyperfocus gives you strategy in spades. He reveals how the brain switches between two mental modes - hyperfocus, our deep concentration mode, and scatterfocus, our creative, reflective mode - and how the surest path to being our most creative and efficient selves at work is to combine them both. In Hyperfocus, Chris Bailey provides profound insights into how we can best manage our attention. Our attention has never been as overwhelmed as it is today and we've never been so busy while accomplishing so little. How we do our best creative work when we're the most tired ![]() ![]() How we get more done by making our work harder, not easier How working fewer hours can increase our productivity Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey is a practical guide to managing your attention - the most powerful resource you have to become more creative, get stuff done, and live a more meaningful life. 'The most productive man you'd ever hope to meet' - TED
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