If you’re struggling to focus: read this.
Try the Pomodoro technique.

- Work for 25 minutes
- Take a 5 minute break
- Work again for 25 minutes
- Breaks increase if you work more.

This technique teaches your brain to focus on tasks for selected periods of time. The breaks act as a reward for the hard work.
Turn off Social media notifications.

Social media is like any other form of addiction. The smallest offering can act as a gateway to prolonged periods of wasted time.

If you still struggle, try social media blockers such as:

- Freedom
- Focusme
- Appblock
Make sleep a priority.

The recommended amount of sleep for healthy adults is 7-9 hours each night.

A lack of sleep can negatively impact your memory as well as heightening agitation.

- No devices an hour before bed
- Have a night time routine
- Cut the caffeine after 3pm
Make a to-do list.

Most of the time inaction is from a lack of preparation. Having too many tasks to complete leads to an overwhelmed feeling.

Once you have compiled your to-do list. Choose 2-3 tasks as a priority.

Completing these tasks will achieve more than a standard day.
Fuel your body.

Like the famous Snickers ad says:

“You’re not yourself when you’re hungry”

Eat a balanced diet with set times for meals. This will train your body.

Eat foods such as:

- Fish (Omega 3)
- Spinach / broccoli
- Nuts
- Tea and coffee (limited)
Find your “space”.

Distractions are sometimes hard to avoid however by finding a space where you can relax, you will increase your focus and productivity.

For some this could be a coffee shop, for others this could be a library.

Find what works for you and make it comfortable.
Try meditation exercises.

Meditation can help to alleviate the stresses in your mind and therefore promote focus.

Here’s one quick tip you can try today:

It’s called the 4-7-8 technique

- Breath in through your nose for 4 seconds
- Hold for 7 seconds
- Exhale for 8 seconds
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