{"id":4212,"date":"2022-03-18T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snapreads.com\/magazine\/?p=4212"},"modified":"2023-05-19T00:06:47","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T04:06:47","slug":"how-to-improve-focus-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snapreads.com\/magazine\/how-to-improve-focus-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Achieve Laser Focus At Work With These Simple Tricks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you ever thought: \u201cLook at my colleague over there. Such a hard worker. How do they do it?<\/em>\u201d and wondered how you <\/em>could become that person? The one who always seems to get the most done, is hyper-focused, and is envied by all? You\u2019ve come to the right place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Declutter Your Desk<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On your journey to becoming super focused at work and the envy of the office, one of the first things you should do is have your space reflect that determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A decluttered desk dramatically helps you minimize distractions and interruptions. When your workspace is organized, and by extension, aesthetically-pleasing, you can work peacefully while knowing that whenever you need something, you won\u2019t need to go look for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn Your Phone Off<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t possibly hope to improve your focus at work if your attention is constantly and consistently caught by your phone buzzing with notifications or if your computer is continually bringing up email updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be the professional you aspire to be and put your personal phone on airplane mode. Go the extra mile and have all notifications on your computer disabled. Then, no electronic interruption will get in your way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Write Your Tasks By the Hour<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The likes of Bill Gates and Elon Musk employ this method, though they take further and divide their schedules by five-minute blocks. Here\u2019s our next mind hack to accomplishing a ridiculous amount of work! Keep your brain focused by physically writing out each task you want to get done within the next hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This to-do list will help keep you focused on each step of your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, the one-hour deadline will add a beautiful sense of urgency that will help you stay on course and not get distracted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternate Between High and Low Attention Tasks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can have all the to-do lists in the world and still struggle. Have you considered this method? Alternate between tasks that require high and low attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s say you have to write a challenging report. Afterward, you\u2019ll probably feel drained. And the last thing you want to do is dive into another labor intensive report. That\u2019s why you may have better luck turning to a low-attention task. This includes anything from filing to replying to emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work on this for 15 minutes or so before diving back into a high-attention situation; you\u2019ll find yourself even more productive for having gotten a short break!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use a Headset<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you can, purchase a phone headset. It will save you the trouble of having to reach for your phone and <\/em>if your coworkers believe you\u2019re busy talking on the phone, hard at work, of course, they are considerably less likely to interrupt you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By now, they\u2019re probably admiring you for your dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set Deadlines for Yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Deadlines\u2013 love or hate them all you want, but they\u2019re efficient. Deadlines help you get all your ducks in a row and more importantly, they help in pushing procrastination away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give yourself a deadline, for example, 30 minutes to finish organizing your file cabinet. Remember, the deadline has to be reasonable and in line with the task. And there, you\u2019ll find yourself leaving work without a heavy heart, knowing you finished all you needed to do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apply the Two-Minute Rule<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The two-minute rule is a favorite among many hard workers. It\u2019s simple and strangely effective. Look at a task. If it will take less than two <\/em>minutes to accomplish, then do it, right then and there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the alternative? Even if you don\u2019t mean to, these little tiny tasks, each worth two minutes, will build up at the bottom of your to-do list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harness the Full Power of Your Mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHarness the full power of your mind\u201d is a fancy way of saying figure out how and when your mind works best, and convince your brain to do deep work during those times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s break it down. Every person has a different body clock. Some are most productive in the morning. Others function best later in the afternoon or even at night. The trick is to find your natural rhythm. This way, you can figure out how to schedule your day<\/a> around your peak levels of productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a Mental Break<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Never in the history of anything has a person been able to continually work for long hours without a break without burning out. Making the time in your schedule for a strategic, productive break can wildly boost your focus later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s during those productive breaks\u2013 and we call them that because you come back even more productive\u2013 that some of the best ideas emerge from. Otherwise, mental fatigue and burn out set in. So put your laptop down, go for a walk, have a snack, or simply chat with a friend for a few minutes before returning to your duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work for 90 Minutes at a Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Several studies show that that 90-minute cycle is oddly effective. Your mind works in cycles of 90 minutes. During this time, you\u2019re naturally able to focus more and be more engaged with your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those 90 minutes are followed by some 20 minutes where your mind needs a break, so it enters what\u2019s called a \u201cbrain fog\u201d where you have a harder time focusing. Work ahead of your brain and harness this cycle. Work for 90 minutes and take a break between cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use the Pomodoro Technique<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of natural cycles and breaks, the Pomodoro Technique will have your coworkers wondering how you do it. The Pomodoro Technique involves setting a timer for 25 minutes, no more and no less, and then working for that amount of time without a single distraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the timer dings, take a five-minute break before resetting it. There\u2019s a little reward system set in for your benefit, too. After four Pomodoro cycles, lengthen your break to 15 to 30 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These techniques and tricks will help you concentrate better at work and before you know it, coworkers will be demanding to know what your secret is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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