– Benjamin Franklin
We all struggle with focus sometimes. Distractions are everywhere and we might be tempted to do another thing other than our work. But improving your focus is entirely possible, and it's not as hard as you think. Hello, Hivers! @rufajane here with a new blog post! Today, we're diving into different tips on how to improve your focus.
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Understanding Your Distractions
Before diving into solutions, it's crucial to understand why you're struggling to focus. Are there any factors that could affect our focus? Well, yes.
Can technology make it hard to focus? Some say yes. “The more we use the Web, the more we train our brain to be distracted—to process information very quickly and very efficiently but without sustained attention,” writes author and management consultant Nicholas Carr (from the book “The Shallows — What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains?”)
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Now I will tell you what I have learned from the Jw.org website when it comes to enhancing your focus:
Consider three settings where technology might interfere with your concentration.
When talking. As I have observed, even during a face-to-face conversation people are texting playing games, or checking social media on their phones—not giving their full attention to the person they are talking to.
When in class “The majority of students say they use their electronic devices during class to text, browse, or consume media,” says the book Digital Kids, and they use these devices “for non-educational activities.” I have also observed this myself.
When studying Sometimes, the biggest thing for me is not looking at my phone whenever it buzzes. If you are a school student, an hour of homework can turn into three hours or more if you’re distracted by your devices.
The bottom line: You’ll find it difficult to focus if you let technology distract and control you.
Techniques For Enhancing Your Focus
When conversing. Show consideration by listening attentively. Maintain eye contact, and don’t allow yourself to be distracted by your devices.
When in a conversation, resist the urge to check your phone. Show respect to the person you are talking with by giving him or her your full attention.
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TIP: When in conversation, consider keeping your phone out of sight. Researchers say that the mere presence of a phone can alter your focus, as it implies that an interruption is imminent.
When in class. “Pay attention to how you listen.” (Luke 8:18) With that principle in mind, if your school allows Internet access in the classroom, don’t check messages, play games, or chat online when you should be focused on learning.
Try to be more attentive in class. Take notes. If possible, sit near the front of the classroom to avoid distractions.
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TIP: Take notes by hand rather than on a computer. Research indicates that you’ll be less distracted and better able to remember what you learned.
Minimize multitasking. The more you multitask, the more you lose your focus when you realize that you have used almost an hour of screen time when it should be used for schoolwork.
As soon as possible, try to keep your phone away when you are studying. If ever you need your device for your work, just make sure that you will never be bothered with the messages that pop up.
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Let's Make A Change
Not all lifestyles are good for us, and it takes time to change our lifestyles. It needs a full desire to be able to change the way we live. Sometimes we need to do what's best for us, leaving our habits behind.
— J. R. R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring