Contents
Focus inward, outward, and on others.
By Daniel Goleman
2. Break the Cycle of Stress and Distraction by Using Your Emotional Intelligence
Use self-awareness to counter the roots of your stress.
By Kandi Wiens
3. To Improve Your Focus, Notice How You Lose It
The four phases of attention and distraction.
By Michael Lipson
4. What to Do When You’re Feeling Distracted at Work
Eight practices to live by.
By Amy Gallo
5. How to Make Yourself Work When You Just Don’t Want To
Imagine the outcome that frightens you most.
By Heidi Grant
6. Productivity Tips for People Who Hate Productivity Tips
When the conventional solutions are just as frustrating as your problem.
By Monique Valcour
7. 5 Ways to Focus Your Energy During a Work Crunch
Start caring for yourself.
By Amy Jen Su
8. Your Team’s Time Management Problem Might Be a Focus Problem
Eliminate their stressors, then watch them thrive.
By Maura Thomas
9. How to Practice Mindfulness Throughout Your Work Day
Release distractions as they arise.
By Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter
10.Your Brain Can Only Take So Much Focus
Unfocus your mind and let creativity flourish.
By Srini Pillay