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15 Ways To Stay Focused At Work
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Find the Fun
To create meaning in your tasks, find out why you need to do them. Then find ways to make each task fun. Owning a task in this way is likely to improve your focus.
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Organise Your Workstation
Too much clutter on your desk can be distracting.
Organise your desk. Retain only the items you need and keep them neatly arranged. Pack the rest away.
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Reduce Distraction On Your Computer
Use only one folder and put all files related to a project into the relevant folder.
Ensure your computer remains virus-free to reduce unnecessary stress.
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Keep Your Drinking Water Nearby
At the first signs of fatigue or hunger, drink some water for refreshment.
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Eat healthy snacks
Have some healthy snacks close by to settle a grumbling stomach. This will keep you energetic and focused.
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Make a Daily “To-Do” List
It’s always helpful to have a to-do list at your computer or in an accessible app.
Tick tasks off once you've completed them to provide a sense of accomplishment.
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Prioritize Tasks
The first hour at work is the most productive.
Do the more demanding work first, followed by the less pressing work. End with the routine tasks.
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Inform Others
Let others know that you are trying to create a more focused routine. That way you are more likely to be left alone to focus.
Unless there’s a very urgent matter at hand, they’ll give you space.
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Be "invisible"
Turn your mobile phone to silent mode during times when you need to pay full attention to your work.
Set the status of your instant messaging to “busy” or stay “invisible” while working on important tasks.
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Steer Clear From Social Media
Discipline yourself to check Social Media only when you have time available.
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Organize Your Emails
Have separate email addresses for business and personal use.
Unsubscribe from senders you can do without. Organize the emails you need to attend to. Delete the rest.
Check your emails only when you’re finished with the more important tasks. Limit your email time.
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Redesign Your Phone Use
To focus on your work, do not allow intermittent phone calls. Rather request your colleagues to take messages.
Once you're done with your work, return earlier calls. Ask them about their concerns, take notes and confirm that you are attending to their requests.
When you call them back, always try to limit the phone conversation to less than three minutes.
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Put on the Headphones
Protect yourself from distractions with headphones so that you can remain focused.
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Choose Suitable Music
Background music should provide you with ease and inspiration.
Organize your music to suite your mood.
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Sit down tonight before you go to bed and write down the three most important tasks you have to get done tomorrow. In the morning, tackle them one by one in order of importance.