Has anyone here actually managed to rewire their brain to enjoy deep work?

Totally get where you’re coming from—it’s tough to shift into deep work when your brain is used to constant stimulation. I’ve been there too. What helped me wasn't a quick fix, but a slow rewiring process through small, consistent changes.

One surprisingly effective trick? I started replacing mindless breaks with naughty riddles (yep, the cheeky kind ). Instead of scrolling or jumping tabs, I’d challenge myself with one. It gave my brain a playful nudge without completely breaking focus. Over time, that little ritual helped me train my mind to crave focus over distraction.

Also, creating a specific “deep work zone” really helped. No tabs open, phone in another room, and I’d always start with the same playlist to cue my brain into that state. It’s not instant, but it is doable—and worth it. Hang in there!

I relate to this so much. For me, the shift only started happening when I stopped expecting deep work to feel "good" right away. At first, it was like dragging my brain through wet cement — nothing flowed, and I kept craving cheap dopamine hits like scrolling or messaging. But I started setting a simple rule: 30 minutes with no interruptions, no matter how miserable. Over time, my brain kind of stopped fighting it. What also helped was reading through this Reddit post: the liven Trying to improve focus and productivity — some of the comments there hit home, especially about boredom tolerance. Also, I now track how I feel after a deep work session, not just what I got done. Eventually, that post-work calm became the reward. Now, I genuinely crave that state when my mind locks in. It took about 3–4 weeks of consistent effort before anything shifted. So yeah, rewiring is possible — just slow.