Things you don't learn in school! How to concentrate and focus better. by giantbear

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education · @giantbear · Jun 29 '19

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Things you don't learn in school! How to concentrate and focus better.

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<p>&nbsp;https://thepreachersword.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/focus.jpg&nbsp;</p>
<blockquote><strong>"I used to think the human brain was the most fascinating part of the body, and then I realized, 'What is telling me that?'" - Emo Phillips</strong> &nbsp;</blockquote>
<p>We have all been there before! We are busy with one task but we are just too distracted to focus on one specific thing. &nbsp;There are so many things going on in our lives that we struggle to focus and often leave something unfinished because we just cannot concentrate. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Even though there are legit times when it is just impossible to focus or concentrate, there are ways for us to improve our concentration in normal situations. &nbsp;</p>
<p>This do take practice and obviously cannot be achieved in one day, but over time if you keep on practicing you should learn to focus and concentrate better.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>How to learn how to concentrate</h2>
<p>It is important to look at your environment. <strong>&nbsp;Where do you work?</strong> If you are in a busy office, there will be many distractions. &nbsp;Your co-workers talk and if you are easily distracted and this could mean nonproductive work. &nbsp;</p>
<p>If it is at all possible, move to a quieter spot in the office, and if you have a door, close it. &nbsp;Offices are more open these days, so most likely you won’t be able to close the door, so you have to find another way to keep your concentration.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Make sure you sit comfortably.</strong> If you don’t sit comfortably then find someplace else to sit or get a different chair. A comfortable chair will make you feel more relaxed.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Create a playlist and work with earphones.</strong> If you can listen to music while you work then you won’t be easily distracted. &nbsp;Just make sure the music relaxes and calms you. Use classical music with no words so you don’t unexpectedly start singing loudly in the office and really make a fool of yourself.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Switch off your devices.</strong> &nbsp;A phone is just a distraction, so switch it off and stop worrying about it. We have become way too dependent on our technological devices and to take a break from technology and do you the world of good.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;You can catch up a bit later AFTER you have completed your task if you struggle with FOMO. (Fear of missing out.)&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Make sure you are not hungry or thirsty.</strong> &nbsp;Drink a glass of water before you start working and make sure you are not hungry. &nbsp;This will only distract you because you will only think of your hunger instead of focusing on your work.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Make a list of things you should do.</strong> It is important to know exactly what is expected from you. &nbsp;If you first have to figure out what you are supposed to do it can take a long time for you to start working.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Make sure you have all stationary etc. available</strong> when you start working. You cannot concentrate if you have to look for stuff in between your work. &nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Set a pace.</strong> &nbsp;You cannot concentrate on one task for more than half an hour. Set an alarm for exactly 30 minutes. &nbsp;During the 30 minutes try and do as much as possible. &nbsp;If the alarm goes off, get up and take a walk. By doing this you train yourself to work when you are supposed to work. &nbsp;If you remember Pavlov’s experiment then this is exactly what you are doing. &nbsp;You are training yourself to focus for a specific time.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhqumfpxuzI</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhqumfpxuzI">Courtesy of YouTube</a></p>
<p><strong>Take frequent breaks.</strong> It is vital that you take sufficient breaks in between your work. Try to go outside for a little bit of fresh air and just stretch your legs. &nbsp;Do not take a longer break than five minutes. &nbsp;Go back to what you were doing immediately and start working again. &nbsp;</p>
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@chesatochi · Jun 29 '19

I start to cut the WIFI when I start to write a blog post. Otherwise, you don't accomplish anything and not moving forward...

👍 giantbear

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@free-reign · Jul 2 '19

I'v never set an alarm to remind myself to take a break, but I have always been mindful that I need them, and I take breaks regularly, when my body and mind sound the alarm.  It's worked for me, but I'm sure some people could do better with scheduling an actual alarm to force a  break, as you suggest.

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@jayna · Jul 2 '19

My favorite one is making lists. That helps me to organize the disarray!

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@joanstewart · Jun 29 '19

Over the years I found taking a short walk away from a desk every hour helps. 

Ideas here are good reminders in keeping concentration levels up, something one does tend to run low on every so often, have a wonderful day!

👍 giantbear

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@jonsnow1983 · Jul 2 '19

I enjoyed reading this from top to bottom. I'm the mother of procrastinators and it's really hard for me to get it going. Once I do I'm the best, it's just so hard for me to get my mind in one spot. I'll take this piece of advice literally. Best regards champ!

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@plantstoplanks · Jul 2 '19

Some great tips!  I find that setting a time limit on tasks is immensely helpful.  Otherwise it really is so easy to muddle through the day without actually getting anything done!  Though I also have a hard time concentrating if I'm hungry, so I make sure to do the most important things of the day after meals.  My brain definitely works harder when it has fuel, haha!

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