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You’d be surprised how a few simple habits can significantly improve your concentration levels.

Eliminate Distractions:

Sure, eliminating distractions may be a standard tip, but there is one aspect people often forget.

We all have our own definition of what we find distracting.

Some of us work best having light music playing in the background, while others can only concentrate in complete silence.

Your ideal environment may not be easily accessible. If you need a change of scenery, visit a nearby library or coffee shop.

Focus on One Thing at a Time:

We often multitask when we’re short on time.

However, multitasking can actually make things take longer.

And we’re more likely to make careless mistakes.

Take a Break:

Have you ever been stuck on a task or thought for hours on end without taking a break?

When you go that long without a break, your mind will start to wander.

Even a 5-minute break every 20 minutes can significantly improve your overall performance.

It’s normal to experience a rollercoaster of emotions during a breakup. A breakup is a loss, and getting through it isn’t always easy. The good is news; you won’t feel this way forever.

Allow Yourself To Feel:

We get it; you may want to be strong. However, in order to heal, you have to let yourself feel the pain.

Ignoring your feelings will only prolong the healing process. There is absolutely nothing wrong with experiencing sadness.

A breakup is a loss, and getting through a loss takes time.

Journal:

Venting to a friend or family member is a great way to get your feelings out – but so is journaling.

It’s normal to experience a boatload of emotions during a breakup. You can be sad one day and angry the next, which can be very confusing.

Writing in a journal can be extremely therapeutic! The best part is, your journal is for your eyes only. It truly is a safe place to be 100% open and honest.

Look At The Situation In a Positive Light:

It’s a common misconception that all breakups are bad. In fact, they can even be a good thing. Sometimes we can lose ourselves in relationships and forget who we really are.

Being newly single is the perfect time to get back into old hobbies and discover new ones.

Our everyday activities can be both physically and emotionally draining.

Exercise, meditation, and animal therapy can help ease stress and refresh the mind.

Exercise:

Exercising energies the body and clears the mind.

Remember, a workout doesn’t have to be intense to be effective. Sometimes the best exercises take place outside the gym.

You just have to get your body moving and your heart raising.

Meditate:

Mediation has a handful of physical and mental benefits.

Several studies show that meditation can help with depression, anxiety, and chronic pain.

There is no one size fits all mediation technique.

There are several apps, websites, and even classes to take advantage of.

You just have to experiment until you find the technique best for you.

Animal Therapy:

Spending time with animals is very therapeutic.

Even if you don’t own a pet, there are plenty of ways you can still interact with animals.

You can visit your local zoo, offer to walk dogs, or volunteer at an animal shelter.

Want to learn how you can transform your emotions? Keep on reading to learn more.

Be Aware:

Before you can start changing your behaviours, you have to be aware of them.

Think about it – you can’t change a habit you don’t realize you have.

Keep in mind, changing bad habits can be hard, but not impossible! You just have to put the work in.

Listen To Your Body:

Anger and anxiety don’t only affect our mind. They also affect our body.

If you’re having a hard time controlling your thoughts, the secret is to control your body. A great way to calm the body down is by practicing deep breathing.

Deep breathing sends a message to your brain that it’s time to relax.

Question Your Thoughts:

Remember, just because you think something doesn’t make it true.

Make it a habit to question your beliefs on a regular basis.

It will take discipline and practice.

Just remember, you have the power to master your behaviour.

It’s time to teach your kids all about time management. Let’s get started.

Encourage Self Talk

It’s so important to regularly check on your progress no matter what you’re working on. The thing is, kids don’t always know where to start.

These three reflection questions may be able to help…

1) Am I on track?

2) What do I need to do before getting started?

3) Am I halfway done?

Use a Timer

Here’s an activity you can do with your child.

Have them estimate how long something will take to complete.

Then, go ahead and time them completing the task. This can be anything from homework to making their bed.

The results may surprise both of you.

Practice

Mastering time management as a child or adult definitely doesn’t happen overnight. It takes a lot of practice.

The good news is, the more you practice the better you get.

Never underestimate the power of face to face communication.

Conflict

Texting is a great way for couples to connect throughout the day.

But texting can also be used as a way to avoid dealing with conflict.

If you and your partner are in an argument, don’t text about it!

Instead, set aside some time to talk about everything in person.

Face to face communication is the way to go.

Texting When You’re Angry

It’s common to say something you don’t mean in the heat of the moment. Exactly why it’s never a good idea to text when you’re angry.

You can easily type something you’ll regret, or something can get misinterpreted along the way.

The best thing you can do is step away from your phone and take some time to calm down.

Believe it or not, there are many benefits of spending time alone.

Improves Concentration

It’s a common misconception that working as a team is more productive than working alone. But that’s not always the case.

When you work alone, the task at hand is all on you. If you miss something, it’s your responsibility to find a solution.

Or, if something is completely new to you, it’s your responsibility to do your research.

You Get To Know Yourself

The people we spend the majority of our time with have a huge influence on us.

Now, there’s nothing wrong with that at all.

But at the same time you can’t be who you are without knowing who you are.

Being alone can help you realize what you’re truly passionate about – not what your friends are passionate about.

There are plenty of habits you can implement as soon as today that can help prevent future stress.

Buy a Spare or Two

When is the right time for something to break or get lost? Trick question – there is no right time.

It never hurts to have backups of items you use daily such as keys, chargers or batteries. Your future self will thank you.

Learn Something New

Get ready because it’s time to learn something new.

We all have that one chore we always delegate.

Of course, it’s okay to ask for help when you need it, but at the same time, it’s important to learn how to do things yourself.

One day your friend or spouse may not be available to fix that funny sound your car makes or reboot the wifi.

Now, you don’t need to master these skills overnight. Just take it one day at a time. You’ll feel confident before you know it.

Boost Your Retirement

Worried about your retirement fund? You’re not the only one.

On one hand you want to be prepared for the future.

But you still want to live comfortably.

Remember it’s better to start slow today than to never start at all.