{"id":29565,"date":"2019-11-21T04:37:04","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T04:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/life\/?p=29565"},"modified":"2020-08-26T09:21:36","modified_gmt":"2020-08-26T09:21:36","slug":"dont-zone-out-7-ways-to-improve-your-concentration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/life\/dont-zone-out-7-ways-to-improve-your-concentration","title":{"rendered":"Don’t Zone Out: 7 Ways to Improve Your Concentration"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some of us have immense concentration<\/strong> <\/em>abilities. Even in the midst of commotion, these people are able to completely be focused on whatever they are doing. But for some others, it is very difficult to concentrate. Concentration simply means being present in the moment. Our mind often wanders; it\u2019s either in the past or in the future. So when we are able to be in the present, it means we are being able to concentrate.<\/p>\n

1. Meditation<\/h2>\n

\"Meditation<\/a><\/p>

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Meditation is a simple concentration method that involves complete distraction from the world and concentrating on your breathing, mind and body.It not only boosts your concentration but also makes you feel happier. When you focus on your breathing, it gathers your attention to one place. It is not necessary to sit to meditate for hours together; a daily practice of 5 minutes eventually increasing to 10 minutes can also be very beneficial.<\/p>\n

2. Prepare a plan and stick to it<\/h2>\n

\"Prepare<\/a><\/p>\n

Planning will help you to have an estimate of the time you will need to complete a task. Taking breaks from bigger tasks is a necessary in order to keep you energized throughout the work.
\nHaving a plan will let your mind know how to go about it exactly and in case there is any problem while execution, you will have an idea how to rectify it. The mind will walk on one track because it has a pre-defined path to follow.<\/p>\n

3. Cut off from the distractions<\/h2>\n

\"Remove-all-external-distractions\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Distraction is something that side-tracks you from the on-going task. There are a number of distractions that don\u2019t let us concentrate in our daily lives like mobile and in the mobile we have so many different things that we are tempted to pass our time with. Then there are other electronic gadgets or any external noise or activities that might be a cause of distraction.<\/p>\n

Putting your phone on the silent mode for till the time you work will help you focus much better. You can even block the access to the websites that you tend to visit on a frequent basis for passing time. Social media has a lot to display on their websites that might keep us hooked to it for hours together; being away from it will help you give more time to your work.<\/p>\n

4. Eat the right food<\/h2>\n

\"Eat<\/a><\/p>

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Dark chocolate is said to retain whatever we have learnt in the near past. More foods like nuts, brain, egg yolks, blueberries, green leafy vegetables, coconut oil, and turmeric are the top healthy foods. Their high content of vitamins, antioxidants, essential fats, minerals and phytonutrients are essential brain-foods<\/a>. These foods will not only help the brain to function well but will help to retain the past inputs.<\/p>\n

5. Relax<\/h2>\n

\"Relaxed<\/a><\/p>\n

When we try hard to concentrate, it often happens that we cannot. It is very essential for us to be in a relaxed state for concentrating to the fullest. Worrying about concentrating will only make you lose concentration but also drag you out of the present moment.<\/p>\n

There are various researches that have proven that music helps the mind relax. Soft music playing in the background<\/a> while you work will relax your mind and help increase your attention span.<\/p>\n

6. Do one thing at a time<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"WOMAN-multitasking\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Multitasking saves up time but it does not bring efficiency in your works. Since you cannot give your entire focus on any one of the multiple things, you might not be able to bring out best results from any of them. \u00a0It is better to focus on one thing at a time in order to concentrate and bring out best results of what you are doing.\u00a0 It will gather all your focus on the one task that you are performing.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

7. Concentration-Enhancing Supplements<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Bacopa<\/a><\/p>\n

Nootropicsare natural supplements that have many brain benefits, including increased concentration. Listed below are some such concentration-enhancing supplements<\/a>–<\/p>\n

Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri<\/em>)\u00a0is an Ayurvedic herb that\u2019s been used to improve learning, memory as well as concentration.\u00a0 This tonic is known for over thousand years. It is likely to be found in many brain-boosting formulas.\u00a0Hormones and neurotransmitters are said to get balanced by this herb which in-turn helps in stabilizing depression and anxiety.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phosphatidylserine are found in the brain in high concentrations that help in regulating the incoming and out-going waste in the brain. It is also effective in helping minimize the symptoms of ADHD in children. This is also another supplement that can help improve concentration and memory.<\/p>\n

Huperzine A, is a well-known traditional herb in China. This herb is included in many brain-boosting supplements as well, to improve memory and concentration. It has similar means of working like that of Aricept that increases acetylcholine level which helps in the treatment of Alzheimer\u2019s disease.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Final Words<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In conclusion, using such methods can help boost your concentration power. Improving concentration is not a complex task; the key is to make your mind focus on the present as much as possible.<\/p>\n

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