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6 tips to help you focus better

Being able to focus and not get bogged down is an important key to success. The good news is that you can learn it. Because this ability can be trained like a muscle. We give you six tips that will make it easier for you to focus completely on a consciously chosen goal. 

1. Get enough sleep

Many top managers are known for getting up very early. But if you don't get enough sleep, you're unlikely to be jumping out of bed at six in the morning. Adults need an average of seven hours of sleep in order to be refreshed and focused on their work the next morning. An important first step is to establish good sleep habits and address problems such as sleep deprivation or sleep disorders.

2. Keep order

Search, tidy and organize: According to studies, workers waste an average of one-third of working time on unnecessary tasks. Avoiding desk chaos saves time that can be better spent on meaningful projects.

3. Mono instead of multitasking

Multitasking does not work - especially not with complex tasks. If you use monotasking instead, you will be much more productive. It gets even better with so-called batching: to do this, you put similar tasks one after the other, instead of simply working through an arbitrary sequence of different tasks.

4. Take regular breaks

Regular breaks are important to maintain your concentration. Otherwise, unnecessary mistakes can easily creep in. Some people fear that the break will cost them valuable time. They just want to get the work over with quickly. But breaks are important for regeneration. During this time you can recharge your batteries, sort out your thoughts and clear your head.

5. Eat a healthy diet

A balanced diet is a prerequisite for a fit start to the working day. Eating light foods for breakfast and lunch will prevent you from falling into the notorious midday slump and getting tired. Also important: drink enough water. This prevents headaches and concentration problems.

6. Do sport

Exercise has many benefits. It strengthens the immune system and helps you relieve stress. Cortisol levels are particularly high between six and eight in the morning. If you first do a sports session after getting up, you can then dedicate yourself to your project with inner peace and absolute focus.

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