How to Stay Focused

Do you have trouble staying focused? Do you start working on something and then become easily distracted? Maybe you need help to stay focused.

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What are some of the things that you can do to stay focused?

1. Living in the Present

Ways to Improve your memory and to stay focused:

Your body may be present but are you constantly thinking about the past? Are you the one that sits at the dinner table and you are constantly texting to another? Besides the fact that this is rude you need to realize the present in order to focus on that.

2. Distractions

Did you know that office workers are interrupted every 11 minutes and it takes 25 minutes on average to get back to the task they were working on before the interruption. Medicalnewstoday.com talks about this. They further add that glancing at greenery can also markedly boost concentration levels and productivity in college and the workplace. I have observed green plants in several offices as well.

Constant distractions can interrupt your focus. When you are at a function or spending time with family and friends unless it is an emergency is it really necessary to answer your cellphone? Why have voicemail if you are not going to use it? Cellphones are great, but they can also be a distraction if you are not careful.

3. Multitasking Reduced

There may be those that can multitask very well. There may be those that will multitask 5 or 6 things at a time, but sometimes multitasking will not allow you the time to focus and give the attention that is needed in any given moment.

4. A To-Do List

Just like the wife that makes a honey “to-do list for her husband you also can make a to-do list to help you stay focused. This is so crucial because if you start your day with no set goal or direction you might end up all over the place and just “spinning your wheels” going no where. Also make sure that you look at your “To-do list.” I have found myself making the list and then forgetting all about the list and doing several total different things other than what I have listed.

5. Work Toward Improving Your Memory

The following are a few tips to improving your memory:

You can improve your memory by being physically active every day, staying mentally active with word-finds or crossword puzzles, spend time with others, stay organized, sleep well, eat a healthy diet, manage chronic health problems, and if your worried about memory loss do not fail to make an appointment with your health provider. This is talked about at mayoclinic.org., This also can apply to a friend or relative that you may observe having some memory loss.

I recall in the past dealing with a client that seemingly was forgetting. I new this client was always sharp and on point previously. I was so glad when a relative came in with my client. The relative was aware and just stepped right in to help. If you have a friend or relative that you observe becoming forgetful do not hesitate to get family involved if they can be of help.

6. Focus in Class

Do you have trouble focusing in class? Try preparing before class, get a minimum of 8 hours sleep, east a snack before class, get moving, sit near the front, turn your cellphone off, participate, take notes, review, rewrite, summarize, and reward yourself. Bowdoin.edu suggests this. I recall in college there were times I would party until late and then the next day in class I regretted it, because I could not even begin to focus. My only focus was to go to sleep as soon as classes were over.

7. Manage Your Energy

Are you a morning person or a night person? Some people are up early before the break of dawn and do well while others love to sleep late and do their best work later in the day. This is so important. I recall my husband working second shift and I worked first shift. He attempted to switch to first shift in order to be able to help me in the evening with our children. It did not work. He seemingly could not get out of bed in time in the morning. So I suggested he just go back to working second shift and that I would manage. That did work because one of my babies was just like him. He would come home from work and I would not have to get up through the night with her because he said she would be just laying in her baby bed quietly looking around. He would get her and spend time talking to her before going to bed. So it is important to know if you are a morning or evening person. This may help your concentration a lot.

8. Listen

How are your listening skills? Learn to focus on listening to the other person. Yes it may take time and practice. Do not be so anxious when talking with someone else to jump in and tell your story, but rather listen to their story. Learn about the the other person. 

I recall in college my instructor asked each student to pair up with another and talk with them for several minutes. At the end of the talk each student was to share what they learned about the other student. In order to do that it took focus and active listening.

When you meet someone new, you can practice actively listening to them and you might be surprised at how much you will learn by doing this. This exercise will definitely help you learn to focus. Think how many times when people are unable to settle their differences. Could it be because they do not take the time to listen to each other? Have you noticed on Social Media that there are those that are always talking, but never taking the time to listen to what others are saying? You can start today practicing your listening skill. Remember to focus and listen.

Sources:

Five Ways to Boost Concentration

 

Memory Loss: 7 tips to improve your memory

 

Tips to Focus Your Attention in Class

 

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