Refocus
Focus isn’t just nice to have it’s a must. Being distracted at the wrong time can lead to incidents, injuries and in some cases fatalities. Focused attention assists in learning, enables faster comprehension, improves memory, helps in focusing on a task, job or goal and enables you to ignore meaningless and irrelevant thoughts.
Why it matters? 
- Focus and concentration go hand in hand. The moment you lose focus, concentration goes out the window too.
- Focus and concentration demand discipline and discipline demands focus and concentration.
- If you can’t focus effectively, you can’t think effectively.
- Concentration problems can inhabit the ability to learn and remember information, causing people to feel frustrated with themselves and others.
- On average adults make 35,000 decisions a day, sometimes you need to stop and think to ensure you make the right decision.
Steps to take 
- Prioritise your tasks - It can be beneficial to not only create a to-do list, but to also rank each item by their level of importance.
- Exercise - Exercising regularly stimulates your brain and keeps it refreshed. Engaging in physical activity will also improve memory capacity and overall concentration.
- Reduce technology distractions – Keep devices out of sight unless you need them. There is no escaping the fact that smartphones, email and 24/7 access to the knowledge of the world have had a negative impact on our attention spans.
- Take breaks - Stop, step back and breathe deeply. Giving your mind time to recharge and relax can be greatly beneficial. If you’re stuck on a task, walking away for a short while can provide you with a fresh perspective.
- Get a good night's sleep – Sleeping at least 8 hours is a great way to make sure you’re in your best physical and mental state. Being sleepy causes you to slow down.
- Stay hydrated – Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even mild dehydration can make it harder to focus or remember information.
- Meditate – Meditation is known to be great for freeing your mind from clutter which will assist in improving your concentration and sharpen your attention to detail.
Resources 
Meditation
Further Reading
Better mind & focus - article
Videos
How to prioritise your tasks effectively
If you require further support, please visit wearemenzies.com/wellbeing or speak to your line manager or your HR representative.