Do you always lose focus when you are at work or school? For some people, being able to concentrate and complete certain tasks can be difficult; however, there are several ways to solve this problem. This article provides some tips for maintaining focus.
Steps
Step 1. Think about what you need to do (for example, finish homework, do housework, study, etc.)
)
Step 2. Make work fun
- If you get distracted when you have to finish a school assignment, create a game. Reward yourself after completing a difficult assignment.
- If you get distracted while doing housework, keep in mind how long it takes to complete a job to make the activity more interesting.
- If you get distracted in your study and work better when you are with other people, make sure you study with others.
Step 3. Understand what is distracting you (for example, friends, food, thoughts, worries, etc.)
). Identifying the problem will allow you to address the issue directly.
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Step 4. Choose a place, room or other place without distractions
Order your workplace regularly and avoid clutter, which can become a distraction.
Step 5. Plan breaks
These time periods can be used to calm the source of your distraction (e.g., food, gossip, anxiety.)
Step 6. Create a routine
Maintaining a routine helps focus.
Step 7. Avoid stress
Sometimes, stress can decrease concentration.
Advice
- Put your cell phone away.
- Stay away from anything that distracts you.
- Try to follow a routine. Do what you have to do day after day, at the same time, and the action will become automatic.
- Try to be enthusiastic about the work and reward yourself at the end!
- Find a quiet room with no distractions.
- Use a timer and try to get the job done before the time runs out.
- Try meditating. Meditation helps concentration.
- Try "bribing yourself" (for example, if food distracts you, prepare it in front of you and promise yourself "I can eat when I'm done"). It will take willpower, but it is a good method.
- If a place is too noisy, buy some earplugs.
- If someone is bothering you, ignore them and get on with your work.
