5 Health Hacks That Can Improve Focus And Concentration
In today’s busy and fast-paced society, the ability to multi-task has become a serious must. We no longer have the time to focus on just one thing at a time, and we are more likely to be juggling several balls in the air at any one time. Because of this it’s more important than ever to be able to concentrate and in this article Lorna Frances looks at 5 ways you can keep your focus.
In today’s busy and fast-paced society, the ability to multi-task has become a serious must. We no longer have the time to focus on just one thing at a time, and we are more likely to be juggling several balls in the air at any one time.
Of course, in a work situation, the ability to do several tasks quickly is going to impress any manager, but is it any good for your mind? We all need to chill out occasionally and allow your brains time to recover from their stressful lives! When stress builds up, and overtiredness kicks in, it can become very difficult to focus and concentrate on anything for a long period of time. This isn’t any good when you have deadlines to meet!
The good news? There are several health hacks you can incorporate into your life which will boost your overall focus and concentration, and also make you much healthier on the inside too!
Let’s explore:
Health Hack 1 – Regular Massage
If you haven’t been a regular massage client in the past, now is the time to make it happen! Massage isn’t just a luxury which is offered in spas for the glam factor, it is a very well-known health booster too! Massage can calm the mind, reduce blood pressure, help ward off stress, reduce anxiety, and also increases blood circulation. All of this basically adds up to a recipe for great health and wellbeing. If your mind is calmer and more chilled out, then you are going to be much more able to focus and concentrate on whatever it is you need to focus on.
You don’t need to be getting daily massages, once or twice a week will be more than sufficient, and you can also look into getting a home massage chair if you don’t have the time to visit a spa or health centre on a regular basis.
Health Hack 2 – Simple Meditation
Meditation is not something you’re simply going to be able to sit down and do from the get-go, as it takes a lot of time and practice to be able to calm your mind to the degree you will need. Having said that, meditation is something that, if you can learn to do it, will bring you a whole host of health benefits.
Being able to quieten the mind, focus on your breath, and shut out the noise from outside is something which will do wonders for your stress levels, but which will also allow you to be able to focus and concentrate too. Your mind will be less clogged up with unnecessary chatter and things which are of no relevance, and you will instead have room for the things which really matter. Meditation also has a knack of relaxing the mind and body so much that you will feel instantly better overall.
Health Hack 3 – Get Enough Sleep
Sleep deprivation is up there with stress, depression, and anxiety. In fact, not enough sleep can cause all three! You are not lazy for wanting to call it a day and retire to your bed at the end of the evening, and you do not have to finish that to do list, which is growing by the second! Your body is tired, your mind is tired, this is the whole reason we need to sleep, and if you don’t listen to your body and get the rest it needs, how can you expect to be able to focus and concentrate on anything?
The amount of sleep you need will vary from person to perso, but overall around 7-8 hours of good quality sleep will give you the boost you need. If you struggle to nod off at night, try turning off your phone, listening to relaxing music, or reading a calming book for an hour before you sleep. Avoid anything too stimulating, such as loud music, scary films, or checking your social media feeds.
Health Hack 4 – Regular Exercise
The reason why exercise helps you focus and concentrate is a complicated story, but it generally pulls together all of the hacks we’ve talked about so far! Regular exercise helps you sleep, it helps to calm your mind, it boosts your circulation, works out the muscles, reduces stress, and basically kicks out overthinking, which does nothing for concentration.
If you can exercise outdoors you will find you get ten time the benefit, as nature has a knack of amplifying everything in a positive way. A simple walk to work, or even a stroll around the block at lunchtime, could just be enough to re-focus your mind for the day or afternoon ahead.
Health Hack 5 – Eat a Healthy Diet
Getting the right amount of vitamins and minerals will do wonders for your brain power, and if you can pack in some omega 3, you’ll be firing on all cylinders! Make sure you get plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, avoid fatty, fried foods, overly sugary drinks, and get plenty of oily fish every week. By eating healthy you will help to boost your brain power, which is all key to having a better level of focus and concentration.
These five health hacks are easy to incorporate into your life, and will have a huge effect on the level of focus and concentration you will notice. If you’re feeling stuck currently, or you just can’t manage to keep your mind on one thing for very long, it could very well be that stress is affecting you. Stress is dangerous, so do everything you can to avoid it at all costs. By incorporating these five hacks, your health will thank you, your mind will thank you, and whatever it is you’re trying to concentrate on will thank you too!
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