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5 ways to focus your attention toggle caption Pandagolik/Getty Images Having trouble concentrating on tasks or getting things done? Take a deep breath Reported by Malaka Gharib Stress can cloud our ability to focus, says Arryn Robbins, a cognitive psychologist at the University of Richmond who specializes in visual search. Allow your mind to wander Reported by Stephanie O'Neill If you are finding it hard to focus, take a break and allow your mind to wander into what's called the default mode network, says Dr. Srini Pillay, a psychiatrist and the author of Tinker Dabble Doodle Try: Unlock the Power of the Unfocused Mind. Eliminate distractions Reported by Mayowa Aina If you often find yourself wasting time on social media, and it's making you feel stressed and guilty, set some boundaries, says Sammy Nickalls, author of Log Off: Self-Help for the Extremely Online. Sponsor Message "If you're just giving away the only precious thing you have, which is the time of your life," make sure you spend it wisely, says Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals.

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