You can sharpen your focus by making a few adjustments to your routine and surroundings.
Do you have trouble staying focused?
It's not just you. It's no surprise that our capacity to focus is declining, given the constant stream of distractions from our electronics and the ever-increasing demands on our concentration.
Here are some suggestions that are supported by science:
1. Get a good night's Sleep
Getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep could be the difference between being frazzled and being laser-focused.
How many hours do you sleep per night?
2. Meditate
10 minutes a day increases your focus and makes you generally happier. It helps you become more able to regulate your emotions and make sense of past experiences.
@InsightTimer offers free meditations according to your needs.
3. Exercise Regularly
Regular exercise promotes brain health, which is important for memory capacity and concentration.
4. Establish a TO-DO list
Prioritize your to-dos
Break big work into smaller tasks.
Batch similar tasks
Set due dates, reminders, and notifications.
5. Take Breaks
Excessive focus exhausts the focus circuits in your brain. It can drain your energy and make you more impulsive.
Feel free to mix and match:
Walk breaks
Cooking break
Water breaks
Stretching breaks
Breathwork breaks
6. Listen to Music
Music has a profound effect on our mood, blood pressure, and heart rate.
The right background music is ultimately what works for you, but here are a few recommendations:
classical music
nature sounds
binaural beats
brown noise
7. Look at Art
When you observe a masterpiece, you are potentially firing the same neurons as the artist who created it.
This, in turn, creates new neural pathways and stimulates a state of inspiration.
What artist inspires you?
*This article was adapted from a Twitter thread by Supernaturals*
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