Here’s something important to consider: When the brain gets distracted, do you have any idea how long it takes to get back in focus? ( ) 30 seconds ( ) 5 - 8 mins ( ) 20 - 25 mins ( ) 1 hour There’s a study from the University of California in Irvine that confirms that it usually takes 23 minutes and 15 seconds to get back to a task once distracted. Being intentional is way more critical than you may have realized.