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CHAPTER 2- HOW TO SHARPEN MENTAL FOCUS

Those who have felt that they aren't able to concentrate well and don't have the focus that they need to get things done may wonder what they can do to sharpen mental focus. It is never fun to be unable to get things done at work or school, and those who can't focus may not be able to get ahead. There are also others who fear that they are losing a lot of their memory and concentration as they get older. There are things that people can do to sharpen their mental focus and start performing better in their everyday lives.

There are some medications that are designed for people who have ADHD which can help improve mental focus. They work to improve the pathway of nerves within the brain, as well as get more oxygen to the brain. Also, those who have an imbalance of certain chemicals within the brain can use these medications to improve the situation. These take a few weeks to take total effect, and those who start them will have an easier time learning and paying attention to things for a longer period of time.

There are other options for those who are trying to get things done. It is important to stay in area that is designated for getting things done. If work has to be done on a computer it is important to remove temptation. That includes keeping away from social media websites and taking games off the computer. It is also important to try to find the right style for getting things done. Some need to have total quiet while they are working, but others function better when there is some background noise. Listening to music helps some, and others might just want the fan going. It is also important to take breaks every once in a while. Stepping back and doing something different about every half an hour helps people to stay focused when they go back to work.

It is also important to have the area designated for working to be clean and well lit. This helps people to stay focused on the task at hand. When sitting down to get something done, it is important to make a list of all of the items that are going to be needed. This saves time wondering if there is something missing, and keeps people from spending time looking for things that they didn't get when they sat down. Making a list is very important, and it can give people all of the preparation that they need to get everything done.

Those who want to get better at remembering things for work or at school. Going over things before going to bed can help people continue to go over them and remember them better the next day. There are also games that people can get for their computer or phone which help to improve their memory and sharpen their mental focus. It is also important to set specific goals about what needs to be remembered. This could include remembering several chapters in a book by a certain date or getting a specific amount of work done in several hours.

Getting enough sleep and exercise can help those who are trouble concentrating throughout the day. Even drinking some caffeine can help to stimulate the brain for those who haven't gotten enough sleep some nights. Even exercising can help to improve the brain and even get more oxygen to the brain. Over time, it can improve memory as well. If people try to do something like dancing it can really help to improve memory over several different types of exercising. Exercising can even bring endorphins to the brain which can make people feel better as well.

Those who have spent a lot of time straight working may need to take a break and do something that doesn't require any thinking. That includes getting a snack, talking to a friend or even running a few errands. Trying to work for too long without taking a break is something that can be detrimental in the long run. Also, those who are having trouble focusing because they are worrying about things need to make sure that they plan everything out. That includes ensuring that they have more than enough time to get everything done, and that can take away a lot of the anxiety that people feel when they try to get things done at the last minute.

There are other kinds of medications which can be used for those who fear that they may be developing something serious like Alzheimer's. There are drugs now that people can take to keep these symptoms from getting worse and for those who want to keep their mental focus as great as they can be. There are many things that people can do to improve their mental focus, and it will take some time and commitment. Talking to a doctor about more serious problems is something that can give people more help with medications and information about what they need to do to improve their memory and focus.