Boost your focus and productivity by overcoming distractions and improving attention span with proven strategies.
According to a Microsoft study, humans now have a shorter attention span than a goldfish. [1] Where a goldfish can hold their attention spans for 9 seconds, ours starts to decline after 8 seconds. With phone and computer notifications pinging, our focus on a task is so easily pulled away by the lure of a bit of new information. And you may be one of those where the fear of missing out prompts you to check your smartphones on average every 12 minutes. So, it's easy to understand why it can be difficult to keep your attention sharpened and focused. It's easy to become frustrated when you're trying to concentrate but just can't. This can lead to stress and irritation, which tends to make focusing on what you need to do even more frustrating. The ability to focus on a task and attentively observe are important elements for staying productive at work. Research has shown that individuals who can sustain their attention for long periods of time perform better in all sorts of cognitive challenges than those who cannot. This course will cover some tips and techniques that you can immediately apply to improve your concentration and stay focused.
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Agenda
Focus and Concentration and Attention Span
- Definitions and Examples of Each
- Benefits for Focus and Concentration
- Task Focused Attention
- Self Focused Attention
- Role That Self Awareness Plays
- Work With Your Bio Rhythms
Distractions and Interruptions
- Limitations to Focus
- Multi Tasking or Task Switching
- How to Clearly Define Your Task
- How to Set Boundaries
Tips and Techniques
- Mindfulness and How to Use It
- Organizational Skills - Declutter
- Productivity Hacks to Help You Focus
- Develop Effective Habits and Routines
- Silence or Sound
- Technology and Apps
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This course was last revised on May 16, 2025.
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- ASAP PACE 0.1
- This course is pre-approved through the American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP) for 0.1 CEU(s) towards your PACE Recertification.
- IAAP 1.0
- All education that aligns with the CAP Body of Knowledge can be used toward recertification. Lorman Education Services believes this course does align and should be counted toward recertification. Please visit IAAP's certification webpage to review recertification details and requirements. https://www.iaap-hq.org/page/CAP_Recertification. Course Length: 1.0.
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Audrey Halpern
ARH Employee Training
- President of ARH Employee Training
- More than 20 years of training facilitation/learning and development career, developing custom soft skills employee programs, onboarding and Train the Trainer experience
- American Management Association Faculty Member
- Corporate trainer for Fortune 500 companies across the country
- Partners with business coaches, HR leaders and other business leaders to facilitate corporate and institutional training events
- Member of several professional organizations and has received numerous certifications
- Writes weekly articles on LinkedIn® Pulse that have garnered much recognition and an international following
- Can be contacted at [email protected]; http://www.linkedin.com/in/audreyhtraining138/; twitter@trainsemployees; www.arhemployeetraining.com/; www.facebook.com/ARH-Employee-Skills-
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