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11 February، 2019
How to Stay Focused When Working from Home
11 February، 2019
يعاني رجال الأعمال ...and employees alike face many... work-related pressures...deadlines and dealing with daily interruptions and distractions that...
...turning the workday into a daily battle that causes stress and anxiety and affects their health and productivity. But don’t worry—there’s a simple way to stay...
...focused throughout the workday and meet project deadlines. Most importantly, it helps you keep your cool in the face of challenges.
And problems of all kinds. All you need to do is follow these tips:
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1- Take action instead of reacting:
We feel stressed when a situation seems beyond our ability to cope. This triggers stress hormones, and when it becomes a constant state, it can affect
our self-confidence and health. That’s why it’s important to recognize what you can control and what you can’t,
and to remember that you can’t control every little thing—so don’t lose your cool.
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2- Take a deep breath
If you feel weighed down by too many tasks and demands, you need to clear your mind. A few minutes of deep breathing can help you
restore balance to your life. Breathe in deeply for 5 seconds, then breathe out through your nose for another 5 seconds. Continue for up to 3 minutes while sitting at
your desk, and you’ll get the same results as you would from a 90-minute yoga class.
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3- Eliminate distractions:
Many employees are overwhelmed by the constant interruptions they face throughout the day, disrupting their train of thought—from emails and phone calls to meetings
and more. You may not be able to control these interruptions, but you can control how you respond to them. You can let them distract you from your work, or set aside
a specific time to deal with them
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4- Plan your day around your energy and focus:
Many people spend the day pushing themselves to get things done, sometimes without focus. They believe that working nonstop for 8 to 10 hours is
the ideal way to get work done. But this affects productivity and creates room for stress and burnout. So take a break from time to time to do
some stretches at your desk or practice deep breathing. Structure your time like this: 90 minutes of focused work, followed by a break
Take a short break before refocusing, and repeat as needed.
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5- Make sure to eat healthily and get a good night's sleep:
It’s very important to avoid sugary foods and replace them with high-protein foods. And don’t forget to get 8 hours of sleep to let your body recharge.
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6- Manage your emotions
When you feel angry or frustrated, you may lose control of your actions and overreact. Try this technique to release your anger: inhale through your mouth as if you were drinking
through a straw, then exhale through your nose.
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7- Build your self-confidence:
It’s very important to stop blaming yourself or trying to please others. Constantly trying to please everyone will only exhaust you. Build your confidence, and instead of
criticizing yourself, praise yourself whenever you do something well, and encourage yourself to keep making progress.
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8- Overcome your fear before important meetings:
Here’s a simple technique: place your thumb against the side of your middle finger and press. This can help improve blood flow.
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9- Add a personal touch to your office:
Add personal touches to your desk, such as family photos, artwork, a collection of books, or a few decorative items in your favorite colors.
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10- Keep your workspace clean and organized:
Keep your desk clean and organized, since clutter can be stressful. It’s hard to focus when your desk is covered with papers, files, sticky notes,
business cards, magazines, and more. The same goes for your email inbox, which is best cleaned out regularly.
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11- Use plants to improve the office atmosphere:
Plants in the office aren’t just decorative: they can reduce stress and high blood pressure, encourage positive thinking, and help dampen noise. They can also
lower the room temperature and reduce humidity.



