Keeping your mind on your work, whether it is in an office, at home or sitting in a coffee shop can be tough. But it is not impossible. Here are some suggestions.

1. GET IN THE
WORK ZONE
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2. 6 Simple Tips for Staying Focused at and on
Work
For most of us, staying focused while
working can be difficult, even in the best of
times.
 In today’s workplace, it is harder than ever,
with so much information coming being
thrown at us constantly.
 Add to this the ease of accessing the
internet, and staying focused on the tasks
at hand can often seem like asking the
impossible.
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Here are a few suggestions
that can be easily applied to
your situation to aid you in
staying focused while getting
more done.
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4. 1. Remove Distractions From Your
Computer
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If you have lots of games on your computer, or
photos and videos, get rid of them.
This removes the temptation to “take a quick
break” to entertain yourself for a few minutes,
which often leads to hours!
Another way to control distraction is to close
the programs that you are not actively using
for the task at hand.
This reduces the likelihood that you will
distract yourself with tasks of lesser
importance.
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5. 2. Make Lists
One simplest ways of staying focused
is to start your day by making a list of
things you have to do. (I actually make
my lists the night before.)
 This helps you stay on track for your
tasks and reminds you that spending
too much time doing other things could
result in you not finishing all the tasks
on the list.
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6. 2. Make Lists
It is also helpful to update your list as
the day progresses.
 Check off the tasks that you have
completed, and add new tasks as
they come up during the day.
 This can help you to stay on top of
your work, if not a little ahead of the
game.
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7. 3. Keep a Drink At Your
Workspace
One of the most common ways people
distract themselves while working is by
going for a coffee or snack break.
 By keeping a bottle of water by your
desk, or a flask of coffee, you can
avoid the temptation to get up from
your desk and wandering around or
visiting when you should really be
working.
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8. 3. Keep a Drink At Your
Workspace
It is also possible to use your coffee
and snack breaks to your advantage.
 After a long and productive session of
work, moving away from your
workspace for a few minutes to refresh
your mind and stretch your body will
help you maintain focus for the
remainder of the tasks ahead.
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9. 4. Get A Good Desk And
Chair
If you are not sitting comfortably, then the
chances are good that your are not going
to be able to stay focused.
 Not only that, but your health may be at
risk.
 Be certain that you get a good chair and
that your desk at the right height for you.
 Your back should be straight, not
slouched, while you are sitting at your
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desk.
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10. 5. Music
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If you enjoy listening to music while you are
working, be sure you pick out tunes that do
not get you over-excited.
If you are listening to music that makes you
want to get up and dance or sing along, then
you are not going to be able to stay focused
very easily.
Pick music that you enjoy having in the
background.
Save the rest for your free time!
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11. 6. Start The Working Day
Right
When you get to your desk at the start of
the working day, do not make your first
task checking the news on the internet,
or looking for updates on your favorite
blogs, unless this is part of your job.
 Once you get in the mood for
entertainment, it can be very difficult
returning to a working mindset.
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12. It is very easy to get distracted and pay
attention to all the wrong things
 Getting focused and keeping your focus will
move you forward on the path of success
whether you are employed by someone
else, work from home, or self-employed.
 For information, see
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13. To your
continued
success!!
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