How to improve concentration?

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   simonpeter35posted 13 years ago

   How to improve concentration?

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   freelancerspotposted 13 years ago

   To improve our concentration we must stop trying
   to do several things at once. If you are writing
   an article, don’t be thinking about what to say
   to your boss later in the day.

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   Rob Bellposted 13 years ago

   Have some rosemary around you (The herb not your girlfriend).
   
   Tests have been done with students taking exams with good results.
   
   Try rosemary essential oil.

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   Tusitala Tomposted 13 years ago

   There are many concentrative exercises.  For example, back in the early 1980s I used to spend 30 minutes twice daily endeavouring to focus my entire attention on the sweep hand of a stop-watch.  Every thought which arose was ignored or discarded.   The idea was to concentrate on that sweep hand.     It was very, very difficult.  but after nearly two years of this, I could keep my mind fully concentrated on it for around 70 to 80% of the time.
   
   This was superseded by my introduction to Vipassana Meditation, which I have pursued ever since.   But concentration?   Try something easier like listening to the ticking of a watch and not letting one tick be missed.  With practice, you'll be surprised how focused you can become.
   
   Good luck.

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   tsmogposted 13 years ago

   thank you Rob Bell , , ,Didn't know that. I have a rather large rosemary bush in the garden , , ,going to start keeping a sprig or two on my desk , , ,as far as my answer - when I am having challenges with concentrating I do an all nighter like tonight. I work on being able to type, read, connect thoughts, and be cognitive. Then I sleep on it.

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   Tracy Lynn Conwayposted 13 years ago

   For me the first step is to get a good night sleep.  After that I find exercise and yoga calms my body and enables me to
   1st be calm and
   2nd to concentrate. 
   
   Being alone also helps.
   
   Tusitala Tom,
   I might try your clock exercise.

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   Thesourceposted 13 years ago

   1. Get plenty of sleep
   2. Practice yoga
   3. Exercise
   4. Eat right
   5. Stay in the country or a quiet place away from pollution.
   6. Stay away from trouble and those who might cause trouble.
   6. Do not take stimulants or any drugs that will alter you mind.
   7. Keep good hygiene
   8. Meditate twice a day for a least 20 minutes each time.
   9. Keep your environment clean.
   10. If you have family around you make sure the kids have good discipline.
   11. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
   12. Keep stress down. Do only what you can.

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   larry1987posted 13 years ago

   you can have a test by yourself, staring at an item for a long time wwithout any removement, after that you are easy to concentrate on something

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