GET UP AND
GET OUTSIDE
TIPS TO REGAINING
FOCUS WHEN
WORKING
By Kathy Espinoza
Admit it, we all lose focus at times while working.
What triggers loss of focus? You name it. How
about the constant social media activity, the kids
(furry ones too), not getting enough sleep,
meeting fatigue, the interruptions and so many
other things. The question is, how do you regain
your focus once you’ve noticed it’s gone?
It’s important to have a few ‘go-to’ options to
help regain focus and maintain productivity. Print
these five tips out and post them on your desk so
they are readily visible when you feel you need
them most.1
Research has shown one downside of too
much sitting is loss of focus. A quick way
to get the blood flowing back into the
brain is to get up out of that chair and
walk around your house or the office a
few times. Go outside to get some
sunshine, breathe in the fresh air, smell
the citrus blossoms and feel that vitamin
D getting into your body. Physical
movement is a way to rejuvenate the
brain and this needs to be done hourly!
Set your email reminder system to say
STRETCH to remind you to get up and
walk around.
STRETCH
OFTEN
Doing a few stretches can help improve focus
throughout the day as it is a great way to jump-
start your brain, get your circulation going,
sharpen the mind and wake up! I encourage you
to do some of these standing rather than sitting -
again, to get you out of the chair. Remember,
never stretch to the point of pain. If you are
unsure about any stretch, consult your
healthcare provider. These stretches are offered
for comfort, not treatment. Here are a few great
ones to try.
Upward Stretch - Standing or Seated
Stand up from your chair and take a moment
to regain your balance.
1.
Interlace your fingers and raise your hands
above your head, palms facing upward.
2.
Elongate your spine and feel the stretch in
your rib cage and arms.
3.
Take a few deep breaths as you reach and
stretch both sides of your torso.
4.
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