118: 5 Neuroscience Based Strategies to Stay Focused at Work

As a recovering perfectionist myself, I know firsthand the struggle to stay focused and get through that never-ending checklist. But you know what? There’s a famous psychology study that teaches us about our brain’s ability to focus attention … and it’s not about doing more. 

It all started with a gorilla costume!

In this episode you’ll learn five tried and true strategies that work to help you stay focused. Strategies to help you avoid burnout, feel less stressed, and reduce some of the work your brain has to do. So you’ll save energy and time to focus on the things that truly matter.

Plus, you’ll get to learn a super cool study that you can use with your friends and family… and you will certainly start noticing the distracting gorillas in your day to day life!

Show Highlights

[01:48] Imagine you are a participant in this study. 

[03:08] We miss so much happening around us. Do this activity now to see what you’re missing.

[04:43] Our brains start ignoring certain things, but our technological world is extremely distracting and pulls at our focus.

[06:00] Strategy 1: Declutter your space.

[06:46] Strategy 2: Take regular breaks more often than you think.

[07:54] Strategy 3: Resist the urge to multi-task. 

[08:58] Strategy 4: Keep a notepad handy for when a stray thought comes up.

[09:52] Strategy 5: Be clear on your priorities everyday.

[11:47] To use this psychology study on your family and friends, go to The Invisible Gorilla and press play. 

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