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How do you get back to work when you lose focus?

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It is the thing I struggle with the most. I usually get up grab a cup of coffee and get back to work but it doesn't always do the trick for me. So what are your tactics?
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Karthik
There is an app called Forest. it's a pretty good one (like a gamified Pomodoro timer) - and, i use it to get back on track.
Anna Chen
When I lose focus, I find it helpful to take a few minutes to step away and refocus.
Anna Chen
Taking a walk can help me organize my thoughts and return to what I was doing.
Ezgi Aydın
@annachen_ Absolutely! Sitting in one place while trying to refocus never works
Kirill
@annachen_ Definitely the best answer here, standing up and doing a short task can help you regain focus by relaxing and shifting your focus to something lighter which lowers your stress. (in other words, short distraction) But it is important to come back not too long after, otherwise you might lose your "hype" to continue working.
Isaac Murasaki
@annachen_ Agree. I always take a walk, too. It works wonders.
Anna Chen
@kaperstone Yes, I usually choose to take a walk during my work breaks, and I must not exceed too much time, otherwise it will be difficult to get back into work afterwards.
Dawns Li
Hanging out for 10 minutes will be helpful for me. Or take a nap after lunch.
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@dawnsli I would never wake up then :)
Dawns Li
I DON'T. Because if I try to focus more when I can't I am just gonna lose more time doing nothing. Your can try to do something small maybe another task or going outside for a walk. It helps me work a lot faster :D
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@elif_on Me too!
Gleb Slonimskiy
@elif_on @ezgi_aydin you can`t do nothing? no procrastination?
Isaac Murasaki
I try to get someone to work together with me, so we could encourage or support each other whenever one of us is feeling the downtime. It always works, for the most part. But you really need someone with the same sense of urgency as you do, otherwise you'd lose focus easily.
Anna Chen
@isaacmurasaki I have tried this approach as well, but finding someone to stay on the same frequency with you feels difficult to me, it's like finding a true friend.
Ezgi Aydın
@isaacmurasaki Body doubling is another great way!
Isaac Murasaki
@annachen_ I agree, but what I find interesting is that it doesn't have to be someone you know. There's a product called focusmate.com that helps to connect people who want to focus on doing work. So, that might be an option.
Sakshi Gahlawat
Breathing. Closing your eyes and taking a few deep, cleansing breaths can do wonders.
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@sakshi_gahlawat Breathing helps me relax and concentrate better. It is a great technique
Amelia Madvig
@sakshi_gahlawat Same! Also a 10 mins mindfulness session can help you too! I do that or I practice some Yoga or Pilates and if I am too stress some boxing or cardio might help me better. Depending on the day, the blocker, the timing, etc.
Mansoor Muhammad
I remember the paycheck lol
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@mansoor_muhammad That also helps :)
Izabela
When I lose concentration, I check my to-do list and choose the task that is easy to do or is most interesting to me at the time. This way, little by little, I reintroduce myself to doing my duties with proper concentration.
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@izabela2 That is great
Janusz Mirowski
Take a break: Step away from your work for a few minutes and do something else, like taking a walk or doing a quick workout.
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@janusz_mirowski I don't know about workout but I do find walking helpful
Vuk Bajcetic
Getting up and moving around, for a few minutes with a cup of coffee will usually do the trick for me
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