The act of focusing is a lost art in today’s noise-filled world. Believe it or not, you can reduce time working and have more for your hobbies and other activities. Coupled with the right strategies and concentration methods, you can be a productive powerhouse while working in your home office at Boulevard Coast.
Single-Task in the Second Half
In a typical 8-hour shift we often find our focus drifting off, thereby affecting our overall efficiency. What you can do to reclaim this is to force yourself to work on one task at a time at the 5-8 hour mark. Multitasking for prolonged periods actually affect the brain as it has to switch context.
Proper Sleep and Healthy Lifestyle
Brain function throughout the day is fueled by the quality of sleep you had the day before. The food you eat also affects your mind and how well you can concentrate. A nutritious diet with vegetables and fruit contribute to better brain health. Get at least 7 hours of restul sleep so you can wake up refreshed and ready.
Practice Time Blocking
Time blocking is a technique where you allocate ‘blocks’ of time to a certain task. You can structure your day, week, or month with work-related projects this way. The benefit is that you can train your brain to concentrate more and for longer periods of time.
Optimize Your Workspace
A cluttered workspace can be distractive and lead to lost hours. Before you work, spend a few minutes organizing your desk and putting things back where they belong. Play white noise or put on a pair of noise-canceling headphones to reduce background elements.
Turn Down the Digital Noise
Digital distraction is one of the biggest time-wasters in a remote workplace. Reclaim your focus by putting them out of reach whenever your work day starts.