It has been said that being able to focus will be the superpower of this century, because we live in a time when a large amount of information is racing towards us that want to attract our attention. Self-control is over-rated, so we should try to better manage our focus and our time in order to be more productive. The famous protagonist Odysseus from the Homer poem demanded his sailors tie him to the mast so that he wouldn’t take a swan dive off the starboard side when he heard the alluring singing of the Sirens. He tried to take measures to better control himself, because he was aware about the distractions that were during his journey. I am not saying that you should try to do the same thing, but if you want to get an important thing done, then you should try to take it seriously and take measures to accomplish that and not give excuses.
Focus Booster
This software uses the Pomodoro Technique and it can be a very helpful tool, because it can really boost your productivity. You can simply start the timer for 25-30 minutes or how much you wish and so for this period of time, you should try to fully concentrate on the task in front of you. Even though you may not be able to finish a project for such a short period of time, you can at least complete a part of it.
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. Lao Tzu
Then you can have a short break, when you can try to do some stretches, meditating or doing a walk. Then, you can continue your job for another 25-30 minutes without interruption, and repeat this process. In this form you can do several chunks of uninterrupted work and thus produce more and better results. Besides getting work done, you will also be able to have a guilt-free relaxation period later on and also have a great feeling of fulfillment.
In Focus Booster you can adjust the period of 25 minutes, but it is recommended to work in short bursts of time like running fast sprint, instead of going for long marathons, when you focus better and thus, get more things done. If you want to get more tips and advice about managing your focus better and attention in this age of distractions, I would recommend you to read the free e-book from the author of ZenHabits.net. It is free and can be very helpful if you start acting on the tips that are mentioned there.
