focus and attention

Focus Attention

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OF AMERICAN EMPLOYEES WORK FOR ONLY 15 MINUTES

BEFORE BECOMING DISTRACTED

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50%

WASTE AN HOUR OR MORE A DAY BECAUSE OF INTERRUPTIONS

53%

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TOP 5 REASONSWE STRUGGLE

TO FOCUS

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4.5. I N F O R M A T I O N O V E R L O A D

WHAT EXACTLY IS FOCUS?

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FOCUS IS Paying Particular

Attention

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WHAT EXACTLY IS ATTENTION?

A t t e n t i o n a l l ow s y o u t o " t u n e o u t " i n f o r m at i o n , s e n s at i o n s a n d p e r c e p t i o n s t h at a r e n o t r e l e va n t at t h e m o m e n t a n d i n s t e a d f o c u s y o u r e n e r gy o n t h e i n f o r m at i o n t h at i s i m p o rt a n t .

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ATTENTION IS…

“A state of focused awareness on a subset of the available perceptual information”

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There are 5 TYPES OF

ATTENTION

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1. DIVIDED ATTENTION IS…

the Ability to focus on more than one thing at one time. Highest level of attention; Difficult to maintain. Reduced ability to remember. For Example: Talking on the phone while getting dressed or while cooking.

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2. SELECTIVE ATTENTION IS…

Ability to focus on certain things while ignoring others.

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3. FOCUSED ATTENTION IS…

Ability to focus on one thing without being distracted by other stimuli. This state can be physically and mentally tiring. Most behaviors are a combination of focused attention and divided attention.

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4. SUSTAINED ATTENTION IS…

Ability to focus on one task only over a time period of 10 minutes or more. For example: Focusing while playing Solitaire, Paying attention to a short lecture.

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5. ALTERNATING ATTENTION IS…

Ability to alternate focus back and forth between two different tasks. For example: Alternating between cooking and helping your child with their homework.

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“Zen teaches you to pay attention to every detail, immersing yourself in your activity to such a degree that you become the activity.” ~ Gary. R

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Simple Habits can drastically Improve Your Focus:

Meditate regularly Get good sleep Eat a healthy diet

Get Physical exercise Keep your brain stimulated

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optimize focus and attention.

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