Concentration of attention and thoughts requires a lot of mental effort. Any external stimuli can distract a person from the object of concentration. It can be difficult to concentrate even when doing routine work. Special exercises and a fresh look at familiar things will help you maintain a steady interest in the problem under consideration.
Instructions
Step 1
An important factor for successful concentration is the absence of external stimuli. When you read a book, write or think about something, any sound or movement can distract your attention. The hardest part is to concentrate in crowded and noisy places. If you work from home and your loved ones are watching TV, talking loudly and constantly asking questions, you will not be able to fully concentrate on the task at hand. Try to isolate yourself from external stimuli as much as possible. Find a secluded and quietest place where you can be more productive. If you can't find such a place, try to mentally isolate yourself from the events happening around you. Imagine that your head is in a large glass ball, and all external sounds bounce off of it, without reaching your attention.
Step 2
When you need to concentrate on a chore or a boring lecture that doesn’t arouse interest, try to find something new in it. Take a look at familiar things from the other side. Let's say you are listening to the tenth report at a conference, your attention is scattered and your thoughts have gone in an unknown direction. Imagine yourself as a person who first encountered the topic presented, as if you accidentally got into the hall. Find points in the presented report that might interest you. This may be a different opinion from yours on things already known, some previously unexplored figures, facts and formulations of terms. You may be interested in the speaker's unusual style of speech and the ability to present difficult material in an accessible manner.
Step 3
Special exercises will help you learn to concentrate your thoughts. Place any object in front of you - an apple, a vase, a matchbox, or a clock. Focus your attention on the selected object. Consider it from different angles. Pay attention to the color, volume, shape, smell, sensations when you touch the object. Try to keep your attention clearly and reflect on the subject for at least two minutes. As soon as you notice that your attention has moved away from the object of concentration, gently bring it back and continue with the exercise. Do the exercise every day for 5-10 minutes. You will soon find it easier to control your thoughts.
