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Take Short Breaks
A study found that participants who were given short breaks during a 50-minute task performed better than those who worked straight through.
The study examines a phenomenon called “vigilance decrement,” or losing focus over time. Taking a short break in the middle of a long task reenergizes the brain.
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Doodle
If you’re sitting in on a long meeting or conference, improve your focus–and your artistic skills–by doodling.
Doodling aids in cognitive performance and recollection.
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Where Your Focus Needs To Be
Take the time to identify what deserves your focus for the year, for the month, for the week, and for the day. Then look at your calendar and block time dedicated to focus.
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Turn On Some Music
Too much background noise can be very distracting. According to some studies, having music playing helps you focus on your own thoughts. The catch? You have to like the song.
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Check the Thermostat
If it’s too hot or too cool in your work environment, it could impact your focus.
A study from Cornell University found that workers are most productive and make fewer errors in an environment that is somewhere between 68 and 77 degrees. ...
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Grab Some Coffee
It helps you focus on the day. While caffeine doesn’t improve learning or memory performance, Astrid Nehlig found it does increase physiological arousal, which makes you less apt to be distracted and better able to pay attention during a demanding ta...
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Prepare Your Brain
Take a minute or two to sit in a comfortable position and breathe deeply into your stomach.
Let your body calm down before you approach your work. You’ll find it really helps you concentrate.
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Unplug For 30 Minutes
If you need to focus, log out of email and social media. Log out for 30 minutes either at the beginning of the day or for a period in the afternoon. You won’t believe how much you can get done when you’re not always interrupting yourself to return emails.
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Take strategic breaks
Your energy levels will naturally decrease throughout the day, but you can recharge your batteries by taking breaks.
- High performers work for fifty-two minutes, then take a seventeen-minute break.
- Taking a five-minute walk every hour boost energy levels and sharpens focus, o...
Take strategic breaks
Short breaks result in greater productivity and accuracy, especially with repetitive work.
For computer-based employees, frequent rest breaks also help reduce eye strain and physical discom...
#9: Take regular breaks
If you continue working for hours in a row without taking a break, you’ll eventually experience an energy crash.
One study found that taking breaks increases levels of energy at work and decreases exhaustion.
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