Everyone needs to concentrate at one point or another. You can produce much higher quality of work with less time and effort and an effective concentration level with just a little preperation. If you can’t concentrate you will only put extra strain on your brain and your end product will show the results.

There are so many things that factor in on your ability to concentrate that it seems almost impossible to narrow it down and really focus on the most effective strategies that will work for you. I am going to give you a short list of some tips and strategies that will definitely increase your ability to concentrate.

1. The first thing I want to share with you is that you need to watch how and what you eat. The best way to get a good concentration level is to eat something healthy like a banana and a glass of orange juice and keep your meals small. You don’t want to be thinking about being hungry and you don’t want to be so full it lowers your energy levels.
2. Get plenty of sleep before you need to concentrate. If you have a test or a hard day at work tomorrow, make sure you get plenty of sleep tonight. You can do so much to improve your concentration, but without sleep it won’t help you near as much. Try to make it good quality rest if you can. A workout before bed can always help you fall asleep faster and deeper.
3. That brings me to my next item, exercise. Get some really fulfilling exercise either first thing in the morning or the night before you go to bed. Nothing makes you feel more alert and clear minded like a good old workout. Just don’t overdo it.
4. Organize your thoughts and make a plan. If it’s a test you need to concentrate on then make sure you are prepared to go in there and ace it. If it’s work related take the time to plan out your day and put things on a list to keep you on track. Having an organized day and mind will help your concentration increase 10 fold.
5. While your deep in the concentration remember to take breaks and breathe. If you are grinding away at some project at work, set a timer for every 30 minutes and just walk away from it. Take a 5 minute break and then go right back in there. The 5 minutes will give your brain a chance to catch up and clear away some garbage.

Focus on the tasks ahead and spend a little time preparing for the things that require the most concentration. With a little effort your day might become a little less frustrating. Good Luck!