{"id":41,"date":"2012-05-06T20:27:57","date_gmt":"2012-05-06T20:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/convergedsystems.com\/blog\/?p=41"},"modified":"2018-10-09T11:57:35","modified_gmt":"2018-10-09T16:57:35","slug":"its-time-to-reclaim-your-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.convergedsystems.com\/blog\/its-time-to-reclaim-your-focus\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Time to Reclaim Your Focus"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the multitude of devices<\/a> at our disposal we have become a society of interconnectedness, and have seen once clear divisions of work and personal life blend into one. This has created an international society of workers who are experts at balancing a number of tasks, while never really being able to focus on one task. There are just too many factors pulling our attention in multiple directions.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to reclaim our focus at work and here are seven tips to help you do so.<\/p>\n

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  1. Practice productivity wind-sprints.<\/strong> While at work, we\u2019re normally doing work while browsing Facebook or chatting. This can be harmful for productivity<\/a> and shifts your focus from important work related activities. Interval training is a great way to increase your focus. Get a timer, set it for ten minutes, and focus solely on your work. When the timer goes off take a two minute break.<\/li>\n
  2. Defensive scheduling.<\/strong> Our days are filled with commitments and we struggle to keep up with our projects or find time to work uninterrupted. Schedule a meeting with yourself at a convenient time. Treat this meeting like a real meeting, no interruptions. This is your time to focus on important tasks or projects.<\/li>\n
  3. Socialize with your tablet.<\/strong> Separate work from social activities with a tablet. We\u2019re often just hitting our stride with work when BING, we get a chat message. What do we do? Immediately reply to the message. When we do that we lose our focus and struggle to regain it. Why not use use your tablet for all social activities and work computer strictly for work? Combined with tip one, this could really help you focus.<\/li>\n
  4. Realize your unconscious focus.<\/strong> The vast majority of managers often aren\u2019t sure what the top issue in their mind is. It comes with multitasking, we\u2019re always making less important ideas critical, and this takes our focus off the most important issues. To realign your focus take some time, let your mind wander, and make note of the ideas you keep returning to. These are your most critical issues.<\/li>\n
  5. Focus on most important tasks first.<\/strong> When you get into the office in the morning switch off your phone and email alerts. Focus on your most important priorities, this will give you time to get your most important work out of the way, before you shift your focus onto other less important projects.<\/li>\n
  6. Disconnect.<\/strong> Many of us don\u2019t take time to give our brains a rest, we\u2019re always thinking and possibly worrying about work. It\u2019s beneficial to your mental and physical health if you take time each day to disconnect from the office. Temporarily sever all ties with the office and focus on something you enjoy doing. Remember, this is your time don\u2019t think of work, focus on the activity.<\/li>\n
  7. Can\u2019t focus? Consider if what you\u2019re doing is right for you.<\/strong> If you find that you really can\u2019t focus, even with the previous techniques, it might be time to consider that what you\u2019re doing is actually something you don\u2019t care about or enjoy. If this is true for you, then it\u2019s time to start looking for a change.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    With these tips you should see an increase in your focus and productivity. If you would like to know more about how to improve your productivity please contact us, we can help.<\/p>\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"linkedin\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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