Focus goes where your attentions flows.
On Thinkark's Instagram stories there's a weekly AMA.
The most popular question:
How do I increase my focus?
Say no more.
→Don't focus on problems.
Focus on solutions.
Breaking your mind on problems makes you lose focus and motivation.
Instead, let's flip the script and focus on solutions.
Here's why:
- Brainstorming solutions = more dopamine
Think about it:
- when you're engaged in finding solutions, you're more alert, more creative. It's like your brain kicks into a higher gear, ready to tackle whatever shows up.
Pro tip:
- When a problems shows, pick up a pen and paper and start writing down all the possible solutions. Allow your ideas to flow without passing judgement. You'll be amazed at how a few ideas will increase your confidence.
Don't focus on To-Do's.
Focus on Don't-Do's.
Before you dive into what you need to do, take some time to think about what you shouldn't do.
Here's why:
- Limiting distractions is one of the ground rules when it comes to gaining focus.
Think about it:
- Everyone has different distractions. It's silly to just shut-out something that distracts someone else and thinking it will be the key to solving YOUR DISTRACTIONS.
Pro tip:
- Pick up a pen and paper and start writing down your typical day minute by minute.
- Acknowledge the activities or habits that tend to derail your focus away from your goal.
- Get a new sheet of paper and write Don't Do's on top
- Put the paper somewhere where you regularly get reminded of it.
Don't focus on work
Focus on time management
This might sound counterintuitive, but hear me out.
When we're trying to focus, it's tempting to put our heads down and work non-stop.
But that's actually not the best way to maintain focus.
Here's why:
- Studies have shown that taking regular breaks can significantly improve focus and productivity.
Think about it:
- Our brains aren't designed for extended periods of intense focus. The key is to work with your brain's natural rhythm, not against it.
Pro tip:
- Work for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break by using the Pomodoro Technique.
- After completing four "pomodoros," take a longer 15–30 minute break.
- Try doing something entirely different during your breaks. Get up, stretch a leg, get a glass of water, or read a book.
Don't focus on output
Focus on input
While it's natural to focus on what we're producing (our output), the actual key to focus lies in what we're putting into our minds and bodies.
Here's why:
- Your mind is like a garden, what you plant is what grows.
Think about it:
- Clearing mental clutter improves your ability to concentrate.
Pro tip:
- Practice daily meditation (30 minutes)
- Practice daily affirmations (10 positive self-talk statements)
- Practice daily contemplation (15 minutes goals reading)
Remember, improving your focus is a journey, never a destination.
Be patient, celebrate progress, and keep pushing forward.
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