Your focus isn't broken.
It's just badly organised.
The Deep Work Focus Protocol – 9 concrete levers for 90 minutes of real concentration. Completely free, right here on this page. No email wall in front of the value.
By Brain-Up · developed in Germany · straightforward, no health claims
The Deep Work Focus Protocol
9 levers for 90 minutes of real focus – no new gear you have to buy.
- 1
One goal per block – in writing
Before you start, write down in one sentence what should be finished by the end of the block. Not “work on X”, but “section 2 of the proposal written”.
Pro tip: Phrase it as a visible result, not as an activity.
- 2
A 90-minute block instead of multitasking
Your brain works in waves. Plan one uninterrupted block of 60–90 minutes for a single task. Then take a real break.
Pro tip: Two focused blocks in the morning beat eight fragmented hours.
- 3
Phone out of the room – not just on silent
Merely seeing your phone lowers the attention available to you. Put it in another room, not in your pocket.
Pro tip: Greyscale mode additionally takes the pull out of your apps.
- 4
A parking lot for distractions
Keep a sheet of paper next to you. Every thought that pulls you away (“check email”, “google that”) goes there – and you keep working.
Pro tip: The parking lot gets handled after the block, not during it.
- 5
Lower the friction of starting
At the end of the day, already open the document you'll continue in tomorrow, with the first unfinished sentence in view. That way you never start in front of a blank page.
Pro tip: “Two-minute rule”: make the first step so small that saying no would feel silly.
- 6
Water and light before coffee
Dehydration and dim light measurably reduce alertness. A large glass of water and bright light (ideally daylight) at the start of a block work faster than a second coffee.
- 7
Time your caffeine, don't top it up all day
Use caffeine deliberately at the start of a block – not as a constant drip. After roughly 2 p.m. it turns into a sleep thief, and poor sleep eats the next day's focus.
Pro tip: L-theanine (e.g. from green tea) can soften the jitteriness caffeine brings.
- 8
Movement as a reset
During the break, don't reach for your phone – move for 3–5 minutes: stand up, walk, open a window. It noticeably clears your head before the next block starts.
- 9
Close the block, don't let it fray
Take 30 seconds at the end: what is finished, and what's the next first step? This mini-closure keeps unfinished work from running on in the back of your mind.
Pro tip: Write down the next first step – that's the starting point for lever 5.
Take whatever fits. Just 3 of these levers applied consistently will noticeably change your morning.
Three principles, no miracle cures
The protocol builds on well-documented findings from work and sleep research. None of it promises you superpowers – it simply clears away the blockers that slow your focus down.
Attention is limited – and refillable
Focus isn't a question of character, it's a resource that depletes and recovers. Working in blocks and taking real breaks keeps your level up instead of running empty by noon.
Every switch costs – the “switching cost”
After every interruption your mind needs time to get back into depth. Fewer context switches doesn't mean “working slower”, it means more finished work per hour.
The body carries the mind
Sleep, fluids, light, movement and well-timed caffeine aren't side issues – they're the foundation that makes concentration possible in the first place. Small adjustments, big effect.
The protocol gives your focus structure.
Brain-Up gives it a tailwind.
Brain-Up is a food supplement from Germany, developed for mental clarity and concentration – for studying, building a company and deep work.
- Made in Germany
- For focus & mental clarity
- Clean – without unnecessary additives
Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced diet. Brain-Up supports – it does not cure anything.
Answered briefly and honestly
Yes. The full value is openly on this page – read it, copy it, download it. No email address needed, no account, no catch.
No. All 9 levers work entirely without any product – they only cost you a bit of consistency. Brain-Up is an optional tailwind, not a requirement.
For anyone who wants to work with focus: students, founders, knowledge workers, creatives. Wherever deep work counts.
Yes – Brain-Up is available in the shop and ships directly from Germany. “Try Brain-Up now” puts it in your cart with one click. The newsletter additionally brings you focus tips and offers.
No. Brain-Up is a food supplement that can support mental clarity and concentration – it is not a remedy and not a performance promise. The foundation remains how you work, sleep and move.
One block. One goal. No phone.
Start with a single focused 90-minute block – today. The rest follows.