I'm not the best at this either, but enough sleep really does wonders to focus.

What also helps me with focus is the pomodoro technique in some form, basically setting myself a timer, within which I want to fully focus, no distractions, followed by a short break.

I actually wish I would have discovered my intolerance earlier in life, because I used to drink 2-litres of Mt. Dew / day in high school and always had issues with anxiety.

I have found that sleep+water+exercise is all I need to stay focused.

You may have a tough time the first week or two after weaning down, but you’ll feel much better afterward. Probably get better quality sleep too, and be naturally more focused when awake.

Not being flippant.

There's a traditional preparation that involves a special type of mug and filtered straw, but steeping the yerba like tea works fine too. Playadito is a good brand. Anecdotally I find there's a lot of variation between brands in terms of effect/concentration so it's worth trying a few.

Hint: this pill is "money".

Reset your brain through digital detox, going for long walks without phone, etc. Brain has to wired again for focus. It will take time.

If you want to read something, print it and then read.

What ultimately shoot up my productivity was to read chapter 1 of the book - The Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes.

You also need an environment conducive to focus. Be sure you’re well rested, have some fresh air, and play some calming music. Taking drugs like stimulants (coffee, tea, etc.) will interfere with this. If you want to sip on something use non-caffeinated teas. I like “yoga” blends, which are the same spices used in chai but without black tea.

> Curious what's working for the HN crowd—especially folks doing deep work who've moved away from traditional coffee?

Nicotine. But there aren't many long-term safe ways to inject it into your system efficiently. So make up your mind about that.