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Seder Boost – A Yeshivish System for Staying Focused
A simple, powerful way to help bochurim with ADHD (and really everyone) stay focused and energized during seder.
What's the Yesod?
Break your seder into shorter, focused learning bursts with short breaks in between. It gives the mind structure, helps you stay consistent, and makes the seder feel more doable.
And you’re not in it alone—your chavrusa is your built-in boost. You’re in this together.
The idea is that we focus much better when we have a focus partner (called a body double out in the velt.) Having someone who is present who is also working toward a goal (not necessarily your chavrusa) helps us stay on task.
When we have a specific goal, with a time limit, our minds stay focused and motivated.
How It Works – The Seder Boost System:
1. Make a Quick Plan Before You Start
Before jumping into the sugya:
"Let’s get through this Tosfos and maybe a Rashba before our coffee break."
Gives seder direction—very helpful for bochurim who get overwhelmed easily.
2. Learn for 25–30 Minutes B’Retzifus
Phones away. Full focus.
Back-and-forth, shakla v’tarya, whatever it takes—just stay in it.
Push through. You know there’s a break coming.
3. Take a Short Coffee Room Break (3–5 Minutes)
Decide how long the break will be before you take it.
Walk to the coffee room.
Shmooze a little. Stretch. Reset.
Stay off your phone—it pulls you out of seder mode.
4. Come Back and Do Another Boost
"Okay, let’s knock out that Reb Chaim now."
Try for 2–4 boosts per seder, depending on how long seder is.
Why Seder Boost Works:
Clear time blocks = better focus.
Coffee breaks = legit recharge.
Chavrusas = natural accountability.
ADHD or not, it helps everyone stay more present.
One-Liner to Remember:
"Learn strong, take a break, come back even stronger."
Try it for a week and see what happens.
Want help tracking your Boosts? Need a chavrusa who’s down to try it? Ask your mashgiach, shoel u’meishiv, or just bring it up with a friend.
Let’s take seder up a notch—together.
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