Focus and productivity are closely linked. The more time spent focused on a task, the less time lost to distraction. But intending to stay focused and successfully staying focused are two different things. That’s just a natural limitation of the brain. The good news is that there are quite a few techniques for overriding the brain’s limitations and maintaining focus in even the most distracting workplace environments. This presentation summarizes 23 of those techniques. These slides are based on our article “23 proven techniques to boost focus,” which provides additional detail about what science has to say about maintaining attention and focus. Read it here: https://blog.entefy.com/view/396/23-proven-techniques-to-boost-focus

1. 23
to boost focus
proven
ways

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These slides provide
useful strategies for
focusing better

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Focus and
productivity
are closely linked

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More focus means
less distraction and
greater productivity

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Here are 23
proven ways to
boost your focus

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Start with one and
work towards more

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Limit how many
things you read
Source: https://blog.entefy.com/view/302/Information-overload-
fake-news-and-invisible-gorillas.-Teach-your-brain-new-habits
#1Focus
booster tip

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Unitask—do
one thing at
a time
Source: https://blog.entefy.com/view/369/Mul-
titaskers-lose-unitaskers-win
#2Focus
booster tip

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Relax your
posture
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/guides/busi-
ness/how-to-improve-your-productivity-at-work
#3Focus
booster tip

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Strengthen
your
willpower
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/04/books/review/will-
power-by-roy-f-baumeister-and-john-tierney-book-review.html
#4Focus
booster tip

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Doodle
Source: http://pignottia.faculty.mjc.edu/math134/
homework/doodlingCaseStudy.pdf
#5Focus
booster tip

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Breathe in
essential
oil aromas
Source: https://www.inc.com/ariana-ayu/can-you-smell-
your-way-to-a-better-brain-science-says-yes.html
#6Focus
booster tip

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Seek out
new opinions
to test your
own views
Source: https://blog.entefy.com/view/302/Information-overload-
fake-news-and-invisible-gorillas.-Teach-your-brain-new-habits
#7Focus
booster tip

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Meditate
Source: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/
what-does-mindfulness-meditation-do-to-your-brain/
#8Focus
booster tip

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Set the
thermostat
to 71o
Source: http://news.cornell.edu/stories/2004/10/warm-of-
fices-linked-fewer-typing-errors-higher-productivity
#9Focus
booster tip

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Drink
plenty of
water
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22190027
#10Focus
booster tip

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Take breaks
to recharge
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/
releases/2011/02/110208131529.htm
#11Focus
booster tip

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Dress for
success
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/03/science/
clothes-and-self-perception.html?_r=0
#12Focus
booster tip

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Turn off
device
notifications
Source: https://blog.entefy.com/view/307/
What-I-learned-on-my-notification-vacation
#13Focus
booster tip 13

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Your
intentions
matter
Source: https://hbr.org/2014/01/change-your-in-
tention-to-focus-your-attention
#14Focus
booster tip

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Don’t rush
Source: https://blog.entefy.com/view/302/Information-overload-
fake-news-and-invisible-gorillas.-Teach-your-brain-new-habits
#15Focus
booster tip

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Declutter your
workspace
Source: http://www.jneurosci.org/content/31/2/587
#16Focus
booster tip

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Work near
a plant
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releas-
es/2014/09/140901090735.htm
#17Focus
booster tip

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Listen to music
without lyrics
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3685829/
#18Focus
booster tip

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Take a
moment to
look at cute
photos
Source: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/arti-
cle?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0046362
#19Focus
booster tip

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Eat
superfoods
Source: http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/ss/
slideshow-brain-foods-that-help-you-concentrate
#20Focus
booster tip

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Drink
tea
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21172396
#21Focus
booster tip

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Take a walk
to clear
your head
Source: https://www.scientificamerican.com/arti-
cle/why-do-you-think-better-after-walk-exercise/
#22Focus
booster tip

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Chew
gum
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21645566
#23Focus
booster tip

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