There are lots of ways to improve your concentration. The internet and social media in its various guises and platforms have done a lot of amazing things for the world. They have opened us up to communities across the globe, helped people to connect and helped people to stay in touch with all of the news and events that might not necessarily be shown on primetime national news. We might be more connected to wider society thanks to the internet, but something negative that modern tech and society has caused for most people is a steep drop off in concentration levels. If you find that your tolerance is dropping for clips, articles and even real-life situations that aren’t particularly bite size, then you might want to read through this list of ways to improve your concentration.
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Clear Distractions
It’s easier said than done, but when working, try not to pick up your phone and casually start scrolling through all of your social media platforms. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, all of these might feel good in the short term, but their small bursts of content are only working to change our brains to stop them from finding fulfillment and enjoyment in completing much longer tasks. It might only take a minute at a time, but those minutes added up over a day can turn in to hours. Eliminating distractions is one of the best ways to improve your concentration.
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Write a Distraction List
When you are working, lots of different things will pop into your head that are begging to take your attention away. Instead of giving in and going off on a tangent, instead write that thought down so that you can come back to it later. That way, you are still satisfying your craving, but you aren’t doing it at the expense of your current concentration.
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Take Breaks
Rather than taking accidental breaks for procrastination, make a schedule that gives you a 30-minute break every two or three hours. You will find that after these planned breaks, you are ready to get back into the swing of things with much more enthusiasm than trying to just power through for an entire day.
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Meditation
Simple meditation can do wonders for a person’s concentration span. Before you start your busy day, spend about five minutes, sitting down quietly, with your eyes closed, focusing on your breathing. Repeat this, in shorter bursts, throughout the day when it is time to transition from one big task to another. It is a way to give your mind and body a quick reset, and you will be surprised by just how reinvigorated you feel just by focusing on your inner self and your breathing for a few minutes before jumping back into fast-paced life.
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Green Tea
Coffee can give you a buzz, but it will always lead to a crash! To avoid an attention death in the middle of the workday, switch out your coffee drink for green tea instead. Matcha leaves create an alert calm in your mind that is much more effective for sustained concentration than the sharp up and down of caffeinated coffee.
