Most of us like to think we’re multitask masters. We can juggle emails, phone calls, big projects and constant interruptions in a flash. Studies have shown however, multitasking can actually make us move slower.
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10 Steps To Stay Focused At Work: Step 10 – Limit Web Browsing
Many of us find ourselves popping onto the internet “really quick’ to double check some information or look up an idea we’re thinking of at the moment. The problem here is the same thing that’s so wonderful about the internet: one page links you to another, which links you to another and another… You get the drift. A quick visit to the internet can quickly lead to an hour-long foray into internet wonderland.
10 Steps To Stay Focused At Work: Step 5 – Avoid Caffeine
Most of us rely on our regular source of caffeine to get through the day. Whether you need your coffee just to get moving in the morning, or you start your day out with a soda from the vending machine, caffeine can hurt your energy levels as much as it seems to help.
5 Steps to Keep Your Kids Healthy and Focused in College Part 1: Getting A Good Night’s Sleep
College students often lack from enough sleep. It seems that classes, jobs, newfound freedom, social events, and studies take up all their time. Of all their choices, it’s sleep that usually loses.
Naturally Increase Blood Flow and Oxygen to the Brain
The brain is the organ that requires the most oxygen for its function. Oxygen is the brain’s main fuel. Physical activity or exercise is an excellent way to increase blood flow and release more oxygen to the brain. It improves your entire body’s circulation, but can really jump start your mind. Exercise can cause what some may describe as a “natural high”.
Tips To Remember Names And Faces
We”ve all been in that situation, and probably more than once. You’re at a party and are introduced to someone. After chatting a bit you separate. Later, you see them again and want to introduce them to a friend, but can’t remember their name.
Keeping Your Focus On One Project At A Time
You will be more likely to forget good ideas when focusing on too much at once. This can be caused by more distractions or the ability to get distracted easier. You will be much faster at completing a project one at a time, even though it does not seem that way.
Does Exercise Boost Mental Clarity?
Yes! Exercise does boost, among many other things, mental clarity. Exercise has long been known as the cure-all activity that most of us are reluctant to engage in.
How Can I Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
Currently there is no proven way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Some animal studies seem to have found promising leads but as we know, human studies take much longer to produce safe, effective results. There are, however, many theories on how to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
What Is Habit Memory?
Habit memory is the type of memory formed when information is stored unconsciously. It is achieved through repetition and trial-and-error learning. Associations between certain stimuli and responses are formed very slowly over the course of several repetitions.
