How to Boost Focus

Being able to focus on a task is an extremely important skill regardless of your occupation. Unfortunately, many people seem incapable of focusing even for a short period of time. Fortunately, like any other skill, focus can be learned. The process consists mostly of eliminating bad habits.

Instructions

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  Stop multi-tasking. This alone will improve your ability to focus. Multi-tasking involves frequently shifting mental contexts, something that studies have proven humans are bad at.

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  Eliminate distractions. If your phone is constantly going off, turn it off. If you live with other people, close the door to your workspace, to signal that you're busy.

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  Make your workspace comfortable and conducive to focus. It should be at a moderate temperature, clean and organized.

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  Learn time management skills. If you're constantly worrying about what you need to do next, that takes away from your ability to concentrate on what you're doing now. Even keeping a simple to do list can help immensely.