- Set your intention right
Most people aren’t able to focus on the things because they’re not clear on what and where to focus on and for how long. Give yourself a productivity boost by choosing a specific task from the lot to do for a specific amount of time.
- Do Meditate
Meditation helps to calm the mind and build focus. Meditation is getting popular right now as the internet grows, so there is lots of free information on how to effectively meditate. Meditation allows one to take precise decision while being simple and effective. So try to educate yourself to meditate and get started as soon as possible.
- Take Breaks regularly
Experiment with your break frequency and duration while you are working. There is always a option that works best for most people. It is either working 25 minutes and taking a five-minute break or working for 50 minutes with a 10-minute break in between. See what works best for you and then try to stick to it. One can use a timer to schedule the break times.
- Avoid falling into Temptation
Distraction is a difficult habit or thing to overcome these days. It feels good to go from bored or stressed to amused when we check an email, scroll through social media or read a text. It’s important that one must avoid these temptations during the breaks and especially while working. Learn to overcome your urges.
- Alternate high and low-focus tasks
Lower-focus activities can include returning emails, relying to friend on social media and calls or other routine tasks. The lower-focus activities give our brain a chance to rest and recover too. After, you’re ready for another round of more high-focus activity.
- Stay hydrated as possible
Most people don’t realize that they are partially dehydrated and going on most of the time. Water shortage can impair your ability to concentrate and make good decisions which is neglected by many. The solution to the problem is quite simple; you’ve to drink plenty of water. Drinking water every couple of hours would make a difference in your productivity and focus.
- Keep a positive mindset about life
If you want to be more productive, then develop a positive outlook on life. Studies have shown that your mindset affects your personality. Adopting a positive mindset, you will accomplish more each day.