Zazen for ADHD devs: what 20 minutes of sitting still does to my brain

📰 Dev.to · Kairi

Discover how 20 minutes of Zen meditation can reset an ADHD brain and improve focus for developers

beginner Published 20 Apr 2026

Action Steps

Start by setting a timer for 20 minutes
Find a quiet and comfortable spot to sit still
Focus on your breath and let go of distracting thoughts
Use a meditation app or guided session to help you get started
Incorporate meditation into your daily routine, ideally before starting work

Who Needs to Know This

Developers, especially those with ADHD, can benefit from this technique to improve their focus and productivity, and team leaders can encourage their team members to try it

Key Insight

💡 Regular meditation can help calm the mind and improve focus, leading to better productivity and coding skills