Focus

Handling multiple communications can be a source of stress, burnout, and other negative feelings and counterproductive behaviours because both work engagement is linked not only to job performance but also to positive work-related feelings

High-performing athletes consistently ask themselves one thing before practice:

What can I do to get better today?

And one thing after practice:

What did I get better at today?

This focus on the process leads to the largest boost in performance.

Multitasking is associated with higher blood pressure, more anxiety and can lower your mood by as much as 26%

Exercise supports brain function in 5 ways

Research states that social media usage negatively affects task performance and negatively affects happiness.

Blocking online distractions can improve focus and productivity.

Light physical activity before the end of the workday is related to increased work focus.

This research suggests that employees — from IT professionals to health care providers are interrupted from their work every 6 – 12 minutes.

Studies consistently show that multitasking is inefficient.

Shifting between tasks can cost you up to 40% of productive time.