Constant interruptions and unnecessary distractions dilute your focus:

• Arrange your work space to discourage unscheduled visits.
• Plug in your earphones and listen to soothing music or white noise.
• Move to a quieter place if you can’t block out office banter.
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Focus requires self-control and the ability to resist short-term temptations for long-term gains. Breath-work, yoga and meditation are mindful practices that effectively boost your willpower and focus, regardless of your shifting thoughts and volatile emotions.

• Define what you want to achieve and shed meaningless tasks and goals.
• Drop, delegate or barter assignments that don’t cater to your core strengths and true purpose.
• Tackle three essential tasks to complete on a given day or three major goals to ac...

When an action step is part of your routine, you are bound to resist it less. This helps you preserve your energy and attention span for more difficult tasks that aren’t easily automated.