Blogging is fun. I wouldn’t do it if it’s not. Not only do I get to write, I get to meet a lot of new people from around the globe, rub elbows with celebs, talk to people I wouldn’t have had the chance to otherwise. However, just like in every other profession, there are times when you lose focus. No matter how hard you try, there are days when no topic comes to mind (haven’t I mentioned creating editorial calendars time and time again?). As humans, it’s natural for your sight to stray at times. It’s all up to you to get back on track and recognize what’s really important.

Here are some things you could do to increase or get back your focus:

1. Practice focusing on a single idea / entity everyday.

One technique I use which could also help with my memory is memorizing cards. Every day, I pick a card from the deck and focus on what it is. The next day, I pick another card so I have to remember two. The day after that, I pick yet another card, so I have to remember three values in the order I picked them. I do this everyday until the end of the month, wherein which I’d reset my memory.

2. Play games.

Sudoku and the classic Rubik’s cube are two games which could increase focus. Make it a habit to play these games a few minutes each day so your focus could get some exercise.

3. Meditate.

You don’t have to do yoga and bend your body all over the place. You can do simple, practical meditations. Say, if you’re feeling unfocused in front of the computer, you can close your eyes for a few minutes, matching it with rhythmic breathing. Clear your mind of any thoughts for a while so when you open your eyes, you feel fresh and more focused.

4. Exercise

No, really. Exercising helps keep the blood flowing. It clears your brain and shakes off any kind of lethargic feeling you might have.

5. List down your schedule for the day.

If you have a set schedule for set hours during the day, tape it somewhere where you can get a glimpse out of it every passing hour. The more you’re reminded that you have to finish something by this time, the more you’re forced to focus.

6. Use an alarm clock.

You can set it to ring after every task you have to finish. The downside is, your flow of thoughts might be interrupted, just in case what you’re doing is taking longer that what you’ve expected.

How about you? How do you keep focused?

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