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We all want more productivity, focus and concentration. And, who doesn't like the idea of being able to do more in less time?
Take a couple of minutes to breath in and out slowly
Take a couple of minutes to breath in and out slowly.
Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold the breath for one second, then breathe out for another 4 seconds. You will be doing this 8 times per session!
Repeat this with 6 seconds breathing in, 1 second holding your breath, then 6 seconds exhaling 8 times per session.
Become aware of your body and how you are feeling
To improve concentration and reduce stress, you need to become aware of your body and how you are feeling. This is a very simple thing to do but it’s not easy for most people.
To get started, focus on your breath. Notice how it feels when air goes into your nose or mouth and then fills up the rest of your lungs before being released back out again. Focus on this cycle until you feel calm and relaxed. Next, focus on the sensations in each section of your body that can be touched like hands or feet (or arms/legs if they’re not easily accessible). Notice any tightness or pain and try to relax those areas by breathing deeply into them for a few breaths at least twice during this exercise
If these exercises work well for you then try focusing on other things such as sounds, smells, tastes etc…
You might notice different sensations, for example tightness in shoulders, heaviness or lightness etc.
You might notice different sensations, for example tightness in shoulders, heaviness or lightness etc. This is normal and the way your body communicates with you.
Breathe into the area's of your body that feel tense or uncomfortable
To help you focus, try this exercise:
Sit in a comfortable position and close your eyes.
Breathe naturally for a few moments, focusing on the breath coming in through your nose and out through your mouth (no need to count or make any sounds).
Breathe in through the nose, hold it briefly at the top of the breath, then exhale slowly through pursed lips with emphasis on each word: "Relax." Repeat this process three times—inhaling, holding briefly at the top of inhalation, then exhaling while saying "relax" very deliberately—and feel how it affects your body as you repeat this exercise several times during each day or before bedtime if insomnia is an issue for you
Imagine the tension, stress or pain disappearing as you exhale
You can use a variety of relaxation techniques to help you focus and stay calm. You can also use visualization or breathing exercises, meditation, and yoga to improve your concentration.
Imagine the tension, stress or pain disappearing as you exhale.
Strengthening your concentration will allow you to achieve more in less time by being able to focus on one task at a time rather than being distracted by other things around you.
If a certain part of your body is stiff and doesn't relax like you want it to, imagine the muscles and tissue softening with every breath.
Focus on the part of your body that is tense.
Imagine it relaxing with every breath, until it feels completely soft and relaxed.
If this isn't completely possible, imagine it relaxing just a little bit more than before.
Think about how warm and relaxed the area feels when you're done.
By taking in longer deeper breaths, we inhale more oxygen into our bodies and switch our minds to function on Alpha waves, this helps our body in many way's including improved concentration and focus.
Breathing is the most important thing we do. We breathe 24/7, often without even noticing it. When we are stressed or anxious, our breathing becomes shallow and rapid, which can make us feel more stressed or anxious. When we take slow deep breaths, this slows down the heart rate and increases blood flow to all of the organs in the body including brain and muscles allowing them to work efficiently at their peak performance capacity levels without being over worked or under worked at any given time period during an average day's activities such as working out at home or walking around town shopping for new clothes for yourself and others that matter most in life like family members etc...
By taking longer deep breaths with closed eyes while focusing on relaxing body parts one by one starting from toes all the way up to head area before repeating again from toes all the way up again until done three times will help increase relaxation signals sent throughout entire body system which improves focus concentration ability's resulting in better performance results!
Conclusion
By taking in longer deeper breaths, we inhale more oxygen into our bodies and switch our minds to function on Alpha waves, this helps our body in many way's including improved concentration and focus.