Before you turn your attention to a new task, shift your focus from your mind to your body. read more
3. Train your mind like a muscle. When multitasking is the norm, your brain quickly adapts. You lose the ability to focus as distraction becomes a habit. "We've trained our brains to be unfocused," Rock says. Practice concentration by turning off all distractions and committing your attention to a single task. read more
Notice where and when you focus best, then allocate your toughest tasks for those moments. Related: 4 Ways to Disconnect and Get More Done Without Unplugging Completely. 3. Train your mind like a muscle. When multitasking is the norm, your brain quickly adapts. You lose the ability to focus as distraction becomes a habit. read more
Put these practices into place to sharpen your concentration and be more effective. Step One: Get More Sleep. While we may immediately think of task-related issues that affect focus, our attention span happens within a bigger physiological context, Levitin says. read more