Introduction
As per a research study that was conducted by Microsoft in 2015, it was found that a person has an attention span of 8-second on average which is less than even a goldfish. But over the years, this number has shrunk further because of digital connectedness. According to Mark Roemer, there are various ways that will help you to become more focused.
Tips and Tricks
Here are some essential tips you can follow to become more focused:
- Take regular breaks – It is true that working for long hours may help you to get more work done. But you cannot enhance your productivity if you are not completely focused on your work. When you work in a relaxed frame of mind you will be able to get more work done rather than when you are burned out.
According to researchers, it is seen that taking regular breaks during a long task helps employees to concentrate more on their work and boost their moods. You cannot maintain an optimum level of performance without taking any break during a long work session. So, you should take 5-10 minutes break after every 50 minutes of continuous work to recover some of your energy and start working again later with a fresh mind.
- Set effective but small goals – You may have to do a lot of tasks and at times, you may feel overwhelmed when looking at the goal. It can certainly be very stressful when you see a handful of a big project on the calendar. But if you break the big task into smaller chunks you will feel more comfortable and that will make you more productive. A big project may seem to be very daunting but if you break the task into small sections you will observe that you can focus on your work easily and complete it sooner.
- Quit multitasking – You must do only one task at a time. When people attempt to perform several tasks at a time they lose their concentration and as a result, hamper their level of productivity. Thus, it is always recommended to make a habit of completing a single task at a time before moving to the next work.
- Avoid frequent meetings – At the workplace, people engage in various meetings. Although meetings are useful, these can also be very time-consuming. So, it is best to avoid holding meetings frequently or unnecessarily. As per a research report, it is found that an employee usually spends 31 hours a month in unproductive meetings in the workplace.
So, it is advisable to stay away from any unnecessary meeting and ask your boss whether the discussion of the meeting can be done via phone or email. As an alternative, a web-based meeting can be conducted. Meetings can obstruct your concentration and waste your valuable time and restrict you to become more productive.
Conclusion
According to Mark Roemer, the best way to become more productive is to have an end-goal in mind for each day. By creating a single important end goal every day, you create a purpose and sense of urgency that allows you to devote all your attention to the task at hand and increase your productivity levels.