Focus

Have you ever found yourself struggling to focus?

Has it affected your productivity throughout the day?

Focus is so important for so many reasons. It is the doorway to our mind’s ability to learn, retain, reason, and perceive information. It is vital to our ability to problem-solving and make decisions.

Without focus, everything can become jumbled or blurred and you become less effective throughout your day.

There are a few easy ways to improve and maintain your focus. Healthy nutrition is one key component, but we’ll also discuss daily routines to increase your ability to focus – no matter the task.

Add these foods to your diet to stay focus:

1. Fish and Flaxseed
   They are both high in Omega-3 fatty acids and will help preserve your brain health while increasing your overall attention span.
2. Foods Rich in Antioxidants
   Dark chocolate, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries are some of the tasty foods in this list. Beans and artichokes are antioxidant-rich as well! Adding these foods to your daily diet will increase your Vitamin C and E intake and have been proven to slow the rate of cognitive decline in aging adults.
3. Green Tea
   Drinking Green Tea has many benefits. It has less caffeine than coffee but gives you just enough to improve your overall alertness, focus, and productivity. It has shown improvement in learning and memory capacity. It contains an amino acid called L-theanine which boosts overall brain function! So enjoy this tasty drink and all its benefits.
4. Curcumin and Rosemary
   These spices help you stay focus and sharp so you’ll be focused on whatever task comes next.

Here are some daily routines that will help you stay focused:

1. Get Enough Sleep
   Sleep deprivation has proven to have a negative impact on cognitive function – in adults and children alike. Prolonged lack of sleep can damage your ability to focus and wreaks havoc on your memory. 8 hours a sleep minimum is a must for everyone!
2. Exercise and Meditation
   Try walking as part of your daily routine. You will find your ability to remember things will improve greatly. Regular exercise will preserve your brain and its function in the long run. If jogging or walking isn’t your thing – try meditation. Studies have shown that adding a 20-minute routine to your week improves your attention span and helps to fight anxiety, exhaustion, anger, and depression. It’s a win-win. Exercise and meditation are truly great for the body and even greater for the mind. Stay sharp while staying fit!
3. Control Your Stress Levels
   Just like sleep deprivation, stress can wreak havoc on your body – physically and mentally. If you allow stress to enter your day without addressing it, you run the risk of impairing your ability to focus and retain important cognitive function. Take steps to lower your stress levels to stay focused and sharp!

While it may seem impossible to focus at times, making it a priority is key to your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Take it day by day. Baby steps. 😊 You are worth the time and energy. Your mind is a true gem. Do what is necessary to preserve that gem for decades to come.