Sixty seconds doesn’t sound like a long time.
You can scroll through Instagram for 60 minutes without blinking. But trying to hold your attention on a single, boring, unmoving point for just one minute? That is torture.
In our high-speed world, our “Cognitive Endurance” has atrophied. We are sprinters who get winded after ten steps. We are used to 15-second videos and 280-character tweets. When we face a task that requires sustained effort—like reading a book or writing a report—we crumble.
Focus Sprint is here to rebuild that endurance.
The Science: Sustained Attention Response
This game measures your Sustained Attention.
Unlike “Selective Attention” (ignoring distractions), Sustained Attention is the ability to maintain a consistent behavioral response during a repetitive activity. It is the boring work. It is the ability to stay alert when nothing exciting is happening.
Studies show that lapses in sustained attention (called “microsleeps” or “attentional blinks”) are where mistakes happen. Whether you are driving a car or filling out a spreadsheet, these micro-lapses are dangerous. This game detects them instantly.
The Game: Focus Sprint
The rules are brutally simple:
- A timer counts up to 60 seconds.
- You must press a button every time a specific visual cue appears.
- The cue appears at random intervals.
- If you miss one, or click when you shouldn’t, the timer resets to zero.
You have to start over. Again. And again.
👉 Play the Game: Focus Sprint
Actionable Advice
- Beat Your Streak: Most people fail around the 20-second mark on their first try. Your mind wanders, you think about lunch, and click—you fail.
- The “Reset” Frustration: Notice how you feel when the timer resets. Do you get angry? Do you want to quit? That feeling is the exact same barrier you face when work gets hard. Pushing through that frustration is the real training.
Safety & Disclaimer
This game is for educational purposes.
- Frustration Warning: This game is intentionally designed to be frustrating. If you feel your anger rising, stop. Take a breath. That emotional regulation is part of the exercise.