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With everything that is happening around us in the world, concentrating can feel impossible.
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Schedule some breaks into your workday and allow your mind to wander freely into the "default mode network."
The network is where the mind finds innovation, creativity and regularly make better decisions than the focused mind.
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This means first turning your attention inward.
Spend about twenty minutes trying to think of someplace enjoyable while doing some form of low-key activity, such as walking, knitting, or gardening. Doing this throughout the day can help your mind gain a fresh approach to the job at hand.
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Our days are full of distractions. Blocking out distractions is essential when we want to dive into deep focus—for example, turning off text messaging, notifications, and social media alerts.
Plan to respond to your phone and other screens after you've completed a period of sustained focus.
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Learn to understand your body clock. Are you alert in the morning, or do you prefer working at night?
Schedule your most important projects during the period of peak performance. Resist the temptation to use that time for busywork.
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Finding new hobbies is not only exciting, but it can help us discover new solutions to the problems we're facing at work or home.
Allowing your mind time to play helps innovation that is not possible when focusing on a problem.
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It provides a reset time to consider what's really important.
Intentionally setting aside some time away from our screens and their interruptions can help us focus on the world outside our screens.
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