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In my previous post, I have written about the three types of focus namely inner focus, empathy (focus on other people) and outer focus. In order to benefit fully from this post, please read my previous article.

With the advancement of technology, the number of distractions in our lives has increased exponentially. It is becoming more and more difficult for us to focus. Studies have shown that those who are more focused lead happier and fulfilled lives and are generally more successful. Let me share with you all a few techniques to develop our sense of focus.

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1. Daily Prayer And Meditation

Prayer and meditation help us to calm our minds. Just focus on our breathing and if our mind drifts off, bring it back. With a calm mind, we are able to focus better and become more creative. With prayer and meditation, we acknowledge the presence of a supreme God.

2. Practice Mindfulness

Human beings are creatures of habit and as such we perform numerous tasks (for example driving a car) in automatic mode. As a result, on a daily basis, our routine becomes set and we lead our lives mindlessly. Practicing mindfulness is the complete opposite. We become more attuned to ourselves, our emotions, needs and desires. We can become more aware of our decisions and actions and how they impact us and others.

3. Eliminate Distractions From The Start

If we need to finish an important task, we can plan to eliminate distractions right from the start. There are a number of ways to eliminate distractions. You can schedule a time period when you do not take calls or simply find a more conducive environment to work it. In this way, you will be able to finish your task faster with fewer distractions.

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4. Manage Our Electrical Devices

One of our common sources of distractions is our electrical devices such as our handphones. From dawn to dusk, we are constantly glued to our handphones. It has become a habit for us to have our handphones with us all the time and to check them almost every minute. We can simply increase our focus by just reducing our time spent scrolling on our handphones. This can be done by turning off notifications or scheduling a time period of staying away from our handphones.

5. Getting Feedback

To develop our feeling of empathy, we need to get feedback from the people that we interact with. By getting honest feedback, instead of just guessing their feelings based on our observations, we are able to know exactly how they are feeling. By taking the guesswork out, our interactions with others become more fulfilling and productive.

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6. Decluttering

Decluttering our mind and our physical environment will help us to focus better. A clear mind and a systemically organized workspace will sharpen our focus and make us much more productive.

7. Modeling Others

Our outer focus enables us to see the bigger picture. Trying to figure out how the world works is not an easy task. A lot of times, we learn this from our own experiences and the mistakes that we made. An easier way is to learn from other people’s mistakes. Just look for persons who have managed to accomplish what you want to do and leverage on their experiences. By modeling others you are able to avoid the pitfalls and concentrate on what has been proven to work.

Conclusion

The author Daniel Goldman states that focus is the hidden driver to excellence. This is very true and has been proven in a number of studies. Increasing our focus will lead to higher productivity and excellence. As a result, we can achieve more success and lead happier lives. Do you have any other techniques for sharpening your sense of focus? Do share with us in the comment section.

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