If your concentration skills are lacking, it’s not your fault. No one ever taught you how to concentrate and focus. In fact, most of us are experts at distracting ourselves. You’re probably pretty good at finding something to keep yourself busy. However, that something probably isn’t very productive. It’s just comfortable or entertaining. Do you want to be successful or … [Read more...] about 7 Concentration Exercises That Will Train Your Mind
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The Many Benefits of Solitude
While no one wants to feel lonely, there are many benefits to spending time alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling to concentrate, or just need some time to yourself, a little solitude might be just what you need. Even if you live in a big city, there are ways to carve out some time to yourself without the presence of others. Everyone would be well-served to … [Read more...] about The Many Benefits of Solitude
5 Reasons that Daily Brain Breaks Are Important
Daily brain breaks are key for mental and emotional health. It’s not as though they’re a requirement, but for many people, they’re a necessity. This is because giving your mind a rest throughout the day allows it to recharge and stay focused. Mental brain breaks are key to keeping a positive attitude and a positive mind. When there are days that you wake up feeling … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons that Daily Brain Breaks Are Important
Habits That Improve Focus
Unless you're a Buddhist monk, you encounter distractions from time to time that minimize your effectiveness in getting your work done. The internet is especially disrupting with email, messages, status updates, and more. But distractions also include co-workers, family, and our own wandering minds. It seems that we dawdle our lives away five minutes at a time. The big … [Read more...] about Habits That Improve Focus
How To Focus In Life
We all admire some people's ability to concentrate, whether they're training for the Olympics or solving a great societal problem. These folks with great focus have discovered something very important: If you're focused on a goal, you have an easier time getting where you're going. But can you really create focus just by willing yourself to have it? Or is this trait a … [Read more...] about How To Focus In Life