Focus & Concentrate on the Essentials. Simone Janson

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      1 Look out the window: The best ideas often come when the thoughts digress - before going to sleep or taking a shower. The brain then processes information in the background and creates new activation patterns. Here, it can help to think about something else, and then devote itself again to new ideas of problem solving.

      2 To have the goal in mind: The brain must know how a task is designed precisely, in particular what content, which end and end it has. Tasks therefore need a clear beginning and an even clear end, so that the intellectual resources can be divided as best as possible.

      3 To create a to-do list: The inner reward system longs for small successes. In doing so, checking off tasks by means of a list can help and significantly reduce the stress.

      4 Talk to yourself: Instead of concentrating, thoughts often wander into the distance. Small secondary activities such as self-talk or doodle help to hide distractions and arrange the thoughts.

      5 To take breaks: The brain can only record and process information on a limited basis. It is almost impossible to focus on a task longer than 45 minutes. Therefore the work should be divided and interrupted by several small breaks.

      6 Search nearby: Attention is highly dependent on the proximity of neuronal stimuli. Spectators in the front row are more attentive than spectators in the last bench. So important is the physical proximity to the task or the conversation partner.

      7 Take a deep breath: Regular meditation can contribute to a better focus and concentration. To work more efficiently and gain inner peace, but already regular, deep breathing.

      8 To keep moving: Too long sitting will affect the concentration. Regular exercise, on the other hand, helps to promote learning, memory, and conceptual thinking.

      9 Avoid multitasking: “Real” multitasking is a myth. In fact, attention fluctuates very quickly between different activities, which leads to errors. Therefore, it is better to prioritize tasks and do them one by one.

      10 Sufficient sleep: Lack of sleep leads to mood fluctuations, but also to poor learning ability. To go to bed at the right time is worthwhile, because sufficient sleep provides for higher concentration and attention.