We are all so busy these days and while multi-tasking has always been touted as a worthwhile skill to have, not only are most of us finding that tough to do, a lot of us are struggling to focus on one thing. So let's start with doing away with even trying to multitask. Now, let's talk about starting out easy and experts are sharing their suggestions to help us get back on track and stay there.
Here are a few tips you might want to try . . .
1. Take five minutes at night and make a to-do list for the next day. Then start with a few easy things to keep yourself motivated.
2. Maintain a clean workspace. And organize it so everything you need is within arm's length . . . except maybe your phone. If your phone distracts you a lot, keep it a little farther away.
3. Use a notepad to jot down reminders and other random stuff. Don't let those things sidetrack you when you're trying to focus on something. Just write them down so you can come back to them later.
4. Start your day with a brisk 20-minute walk. It sharpens your mind without tiring you out.
5. Make sleep a real priority. More REM sleep tends to equal better focus.
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6. Play music when you're doing chores. See if you can finish a project before a song ends.
7. Don't overeat at breakfast and lunch. Eat well, just not so much that it makes you sleepy.
8. Add some background noise. A person who can't focus in complete silence said they play YouTube videos of coffee shop sounds, or, of course the radio! Specifically Mix 98.1 Richmond and Wicker and Wilde in the morning.
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