How do you stay focused? Are there any techniques you use?

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Staying focused can be a big challenge for me, especially when I have a lot of distractions around me. So I try to work in a quiet, well-lit room with minimal clutter as I turn off my phone and other notifications to minimize distractions.

Another technique that I use to stay focused is the Pomodoro technique. I find that this helps me to stay focused and avoid burnout.

Finally, I try to be mindful of my energy levels throughout the day and prioritize my most important or challenging tasks during the times when I'm most alert and focused.

What techniques do you use to stay focused, and do you have any tips or tricks to share?

Alara Akcasiz · Accepted Answer

Time blocking & white noise :)

Harley coates · Answer

I define what I want to achieve and set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals. This helps me stay focused on what's important.

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To maintain focus, I create a designated workspace, break tasks into smaller achievable goals, utilize techniques like the Pomodoro method, and prioritize self-care through regular breaks and exercise, all of which contribute to enhanced productivity and mental clarity.

Rupin Mathur · Answer

The simplest way I found was, First be passionate about the work or task you are going to be doing, if you are going to be working long hours on the task, idea or project you must truly believe in its value. Second I find it helpful to break down long-tailed tasks into shorter simpler tasks, rewarding myself at the end of each task to keep myself mentally motivated and this gives a definitive time at which I can rest physically and mentally. Thirdly I prioritize tasks, taking care of smaller less important tasks at the very start of the day so that there is nothing to distract me when I am working on an important task. Finally, I use white noise to filter out small distractions in the workplace. (Hope this helps someone 🤞)

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Food solved it all !

Aida Zu · Answer

wow, so many nice tricks and approaches @guzzyleroy @harley_coates @rupin_mathur thanks for sharing this

Ezgi Yeğinaltay · Answer

@rupin_mathur Well it certainly helps me! Thank you 🙌🏻

Denys Triasunov · Answer

For me simply listening to music in headphones is a great concentration booster, especially when doing routine/repetitive tasks. Hardest thing is facing multiple tasks at once and having to choose where to start, but it's more about dealing with procrastination than focus)

Rupal Saini · Answer

I just take short breaks to help myself stay completely focused on the task I am doing.

Ezgi Yeğinaltay · Answer

@rupal_saini Taking breaks is really important. It helps me avoid burnouts 🙌🏻

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Food for thought and more! ... A few that haven't been mentioned hopefully! 100 Simple Secrets of Productive People https://www.success.com/100-simp...

Ezgi Yeğinaltay · Answer

@alara_akcasiz White noise works wonders!

Ezgi Yeğinaltay · Answer

@hosseinyazdi I tend to do this by dividing my tasks into subtasks so it doesn't feel very overwhelming 😊

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Taking care of yourself by taking breaks and getting some exercise will increase your productivity and help you think more clearly.

Alex Munoz · Answer

I use different types of music depending on the task I'm working on. More rythmic music with a higher BPM helps me work faster on tasks that require to achieve a state of flow.

I wear my glasses when I start working so that my brain "knows" that it's concentration time. Like you, I use the pomodoro technique although I don't cut myself off if I'm in the middle of something and have achieved a flow state.

Last but not least: I put my phone as far away as I can, and I set up do not disturb and stage manager on my mac.

How do you stay focused? Are there any techniques you use?

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