{"id":16424,"date":"2018-10-22T14:14:51","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T11:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/?p=16424"},"modified":"2018-10-22T01:29:11","modified_gmt":"2018-10-21T22:29:11","slug":"ways-to-be-fully-awake-and-fully-attentive-to-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/ways-to-be-fully-awake-and-fully-attentive-to-work\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways to Stay Fully Alert and Focused at Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/qph.fs.quoracdn.net\/main-qimg-6faebfc2a0ec74e9ae12cc0a8f209350-c\" alt=\"\u00d9\u0086\u00d8\u00aa\u00d9\u008a\u00d8\u00ac\u00d8\u00a9 \u00d8\u00a8\u00d8\u00ad\u00d8\u00ab \u00d8\u00a7\u00d9\u0084\u00d8\u00b5\u00d9\u0088\u00d8\u00b1 \u00d8\u00b9\u00d9\u0086 \u00e2\u0080\u00aaWays to be fully awake and fully attentive to work\u00e2\u0080\u00ac\u00e2\u0080\u008f\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Mindfulness is the fundamental human ability to be present. It is the awareness you have of yourself and your surroundings\u2014the ability to <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">know where you are and what you\u2019re doing, and to avoid overreacting to a particular situation. Mindfulness means being fully aware of <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">your thoughts, mental processes, emotions, and experiences as they unfold moment by moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">With that in mind, staying mindful at work can be a major challenge. It\u2019s easy to get caught up in phone calls, emails, <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">meetings, and, above all, your own work. You may be wondering how to apply mindfulness principles to feel more energized and productive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Here are eight ways to be more attentive and mindful at work:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>\u00a0 1- Awareness of the present moment<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">When you\u2019re aware of what\u2019s happening around you at work, there are two key things to pay attention to at any given moment: what\u2019s happening around you and what\u2019s happening <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">within you. You can stay mindful at work while managing your mental and emotional state. When you\u2019re focused on a task and need to give <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">it your full attention but find yourself thinking about something else, try to refocus on the present by reminding yourself of the important thing <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">you need to focus on. This may sound simple, but many people find it difficult to put into practice. Here are a few tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">- Set clear goals: Start your workday by writing down your intentions and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">- Always remind yourself why you need to complete this goal or task and how doing so will benefit you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Take control of your thoughts instead of letting them become scattered and slip away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Try to be more mindful of everyday tasks, such as opening doors or washing your hands. These simple steps will help train your mind to <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">be more aware while carrying out important tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>2- Practice simple mindfulness exercises:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">There are many mindfulness exercises you can do to train your mind to be more alert and aware. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">During your workday, it may be difficult to find time for these exercises. But don\u2019t worry\u2014they can be as short as <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">you like. You can even take a few minutes to become more mindful and help yourself focus. Try to find creative ways to fit them into your day <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">A busy workload, especially during periods of stress or excessive work pressure, can make mindfulness exercises a helpful way to rebalance your nervous system and <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">reduce activity in the part of your brain that controls stress, allowing you to connect with its wiser part. Through this process, you can make better decisions at work instead of <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">reacting blindly to a situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>3- Do one task at a time<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Focusing on one task at a time is the way to become more mindful and efficient. In fact, multitasking is not <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">as effective as people think. What actually happens is that your mind simply switches from one task to another, making it difficult to complete a single task\u2014and often causing information to be lost along the way. So, here are some tips to stay mindful by focusing on one task at a time and getting rid of <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">\u0635\u0639\u0628 \u0645\u0639 \u0641\u0642\u062f\u0627\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0628\u064a\u0627\u0646\u0627\u062a \u0623\u062b\u0646\u0627\u0621 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u0646\u0641\u064a\u0630 \u0641\u064a \u0645\u0639\u0638\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u062d\u064a\u0627\u0646. \u0644\u0630\u0644\u0643\u060c \u0625\u0644\u064a\u0643 \u0628\u0639\u0636 \u0627\u0644\u0646\u0635\u0627\u0626\u062d \u0644\u062a\u0643\u0648\u0646 \u0639\u0644\u0649 \u064a\u0642\u0638\u0629 \u0645\u0646 \u062e\u0644\u0627\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u064a\u0627\u0645 \u0628\u0643\u0644 \u0645\u0647\u0645\u0629 \u0639\u0644\u0649 \u062d\u062f\u0627 \u0648\u0627\u0644\u062a\u062e\u0644\u0635 \u0645\u0646 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Multitasking habits:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">- Time management journal:<\/span> Write down what you accomplished by doing each task individually and by multitasking. This will let you see for yourself how effective and alert you were <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">when doing one task at a time compared with multitasking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">- Grouping tasks into one category:<\/span> Try to handle all routine tasks, such as replying to emails, making phone calls, running errands, and going on outings, in one go <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">One. This will allow you to complete these tasks all at once, rather than doing them together throughout the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">- Avoid distractions:<\/span> Put your phone on silent and sign out of your email and social media accounts. Try to focus <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">on one task at a time by setting aside a specific amount of time to work. Then track how much work you complete during that time. But remember that <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">productivity levels vary from person to person. While some people can work for hours without stopping, others need frequent breaks. So <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">do what works best for you and your productivity, and don\u2019t forget to practice mindfulness during your breaks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>4- Practice gratitude<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">As humans, we tend to generate negative thoughts\u2014a tendency known as \u201cnegativity bias.\u201d This means you may focus more on the negative aspects of life rather than on <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">the things that are going well for you. If you do this every day, you may develop a habit of excessive negative thinking, which can lead to <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">an unbalanced way of thinking. Practicing gratitude can help counter this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">When you practice gratitude, you feel better right away, positively affecting your well-being, health, relationships, and the quality of your work. If something is bothering you, <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">try practicing gratitude and remind yourself of all the good things happening in your life right now. This helps you train yourself to turn negative thoughts into positive ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">So, gratitude means being mindful of the good things in your life, rather than letting your mind drift toward anxious thoughts or sink into a bad mood. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">You can fill your mind with gratitude-filled thoughts that can increase your happiness and satisfaction. In addition, a positive state of mind allows you to make <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">better decisions at work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>5- Cultivate humility<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Practicing humility can help you achieve greatness. Humble people are always self-confident without feeling the need to boast<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> about their achievements. This doesn\u2019t mean seeing yourself as inferior to others, but being aware of your natural surroundings and seeing yourself as equal to others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> \u0645\u0646 \u062d\u0648\u0644\u0643.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0627\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u064a\u0642\u0638\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u0627\u0645\u0629 \u0647\u064a \u0642\u062f\u0631\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0625\u0646\u0633\u0627\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0633\u0627\u0633\u064a\u0629 \u0641\u064a \u0623\u0646 \u064a\u0643\u0648\u0646 \u062d\u0627\u0636\u0631\u064b\u0627\u060c \u0641\u0647\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0648\u0639\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0630\u064a \u062a\u0634\u0639\u0631 \u0628\u0647 \u062a\u062c\u0627\u0647 \u0646\u0641\u0633\u0643 \u0648\u062a\u062c\u0627\u0647 \u0627\u0644\u0628\u064a\u0626\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062d\u064a\u0637\u0629 \u0628\u0643\u060c \u0625\u0646\u0647\u0627 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u062f\u0631\u0629 \u0639\u0644\u0649 \u0645\u0639\u0631\u0641\u0629<span class=\"excerpt-hellip\"> [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":16425,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_ibtdi_aa_focus_keyword":"","_ibtdi_aa_secondary_keywords":"","_ibtdi_aa_audience":"","_ibtdi_aa_tone":"","_ibtdi_aa_summary":"","_ibtdi_aa_reviewer_name":"","_ibtdi_aa_reviewer_bio":"","_ibtdi_aa_reviewer_url":"","_ibtdi_aa_reviewed_date":"","_ibtdi_aa_service_id":"","_ibtdi_aa_related_ids":"","_ibtdi_aa_human_reviewed":"","_ibtdi_aa_disable":"","_ibtdi_aa_disable_links":"","_ibtdi_aa_sources":"","_ibtdi_aa_update_notes":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[491],"tags":[1795,17495,3188,17496,7809],"class_list":["post-16424","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-491","tag-1795","tag-17495","tag-3188","tag-17496","tag-7809"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16424","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16424"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16424\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16425"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16424"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16424"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16424"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}