How Does One Improve One’s Focus

Even a small amount of distraction can have a significant impact on your productivity and particularly your creativity.

So what are some ways to focus better?

Here are some ideas I use to help in facing this important issue:

Create habits

These techniques will only be effective if they become sound habits. Rituals. They take discipline on your part and won’t happen on their own.

Limit your digital usage

For best results, totally eliminate all digital inputs that break your concentration. Turn off your cell phone and hold your calls. Only do face-to-face meetings as required. Turn off your computers. No digital disruptions of any kind.

Establish quiet time

While not all of us are morning people, we believe it is important to start the day on your most important and often most difficult task. Close the door, don’t turn on the computer, and devote your time and energy to thinking. Make this your most important habit.

Organize your workspace

Your ability to focus your thinking is directly related to your ability to eliminating your visual distractions. This means eliminating all the clutter on your desk and office. It also means facing away from your windows. Both…