What are some ways to regain your focus when you are distracted? It happens to all of us at one time or another. You are moving along, completing your work and home tasks, then suddenly, you’re dead. You lose your focus and productivity, because something happens. It can be difficult to get back on track and find your feet.
6 Simple Ways to Regain Your Focus
These six tips can help you avoid derailment and get you back on track if your focus has been lost.
1. Meditate
- Meditation is like working out the muscles of your brain. Focusing on your attention and paying attention for a few minutes each day can help you focus. Meditation can be overwhelming and confusing for many. Start with a guided meditation station or app. It only takes a few minutes each day to make a difference.
2. Silence your phone (and computer)
- It is a common sin. You automatically glance at your phone every time your phone rings, vibrates or lights up. You can stop those notifications, turn off your phone, or place it in a drawer or on a shelf.
3. Close Your Doors
- Consider closing your office’s door for a few hours per day if you work in high-traffic areas. This will allow you to focus on more difficult tasks. You will be able to focus on your work without being distracted by people passing you, or even if they are pointing their noses in. This will allow you to work more efficiently.
4. Take breaks
- It may seem counterintuitive to take breaks. It is possible to take breaks from work and give your brain a break. You can also use a ten-minute break to motivate yourself to finish a difficult task.
5. STOP Multitasking
- Multitasking can be fatal to your productivity and focus. Multitasking is when you split your attention among multiple things, which can lead to a lack of focus on any one item. It is time to stop multitasking. Concentrate on one task at the time.
6. Remove Internal Distractions
- Internal distractions are little thoughts, to-dos and random thoughts that come into your head while you’re working on another task. Take a moment to note the thought or task and then go back to work. It will help your brain let go while you work and allow you to revisit it later.
It doesn’t need to be a difficult task to regain your lost focus. You can quickly restore your focus with little downtime and practice using the right tools.
