Better focus - 10 tips
Ten tips should help you concentrate better at work.
42% of German employees can't concentrate in the office. Those who work on complex problems want silence, privacy and fresh air above all. That was the finding of a snap survey by Steelcase. As a result, a research team at the company has come up with ten tips that promote concentration. Here are the first tips from Steelcase, followed by Christmas Eve daily another Notice:
Tip 7: Talk to yourself!
Despite concentration, thoughts often wander off into the distance. Small sideline activities such as talking to yourself or doodling help to block out distractions. This promotes clear thoughts.
Tip 8: Make a to-do list!
Checking off completed tasks activates an inner reward system. The small portions of positive feelings reduce stress and motivate for subsequent activities.
Tip 9: Define goals!
To be able to work really attentively, every task needs a clear beginning. Every task needs an end that is at least as clear. This allows you to allocate your own mental resources in the best possible way.
Tip 10: Let your eyes wander!
It's no coincidence that the best ideas often arise in the shower, while driving or jogging. If thoughts wander, the brain processes information in the background and contributes to the formation of new activation patterns. Getting away from problems for a short time is therefore often the best way to solve them.
