How to Master Your Attention Span and Stay in Focus

How to Master Your Attention Span and Stay in Focus 19 Attention span of a fly? This list will help you get in the zone. Are you considering taking a sick day so that you can get some work done? Do you find your mind wandering as you scan through a spreadsheet or write a post for your blog? You're not alone. Knowing how to prevent interruptions and avoid distractions is important, but those considerations become secondary if you've mastered the art of staying in focus. Here's how to do just that.eval 14 tips to focus on These tips worked for me and I hope that they will help you too.eval 1) Read the Little book of Flow. 2) Use software that emphasizes your work window and pushes everything else to the background like Jedi Concentrate on Windows (Vista/XP) or Exposé on OS X. 3) Schedule your time in small chunks. Each one should have a clear, verifiable, realistic objective of what to accomplish like ‘send CV to Google' or ‘interview David Beckham' and not ‘get work done' or ‘continue to-do list'. It's easier to progress on tasks when the end is in sight. 4) Take advantage of the short breaks between events in your schedule to do things that might otherwise become necessary later when you're busy and ensconced, such as going to the bathroom or checking on your kids. 5) Stay hydrated by drinking water throughout the day to keep your body oxygenated and alert. 6) Delegate or trade tasks with those who will appreciate them more. A bored mind wants to be diverted. 7) Watch yourself (with both eyes ?? ) and discover what conditions are required for you to get into your most productive state. Are you better in the morning or in the afternoon? Do your thought-intensive activities when your mind is most ready. 8) Exercise your mind as often as you can. 9) Try to enjoy what you do. Nobody's mind wanders when they're playing a fun game or enjoying a movie. Granted, most work isn't fun as presented â€" be creative! As a Bar Mitzvah gift, I remember receiving a trash can basketball kit like the Nerfoop. Man, with that thing you never have enough garbage to throw out. I suggest you take off the net first because it will get really dirty otherwise. 10) Get a good night's sleep and take short powernaps when tired during the day. A rested mind can focus more easily. 11) Improve your breathing. This also has the side of effect of increasing your intelligence. Amazing! 12) Exercise your body. Doing so will increase your lung capacity (see above), enhance your sleep patterns (see above) and make you feel better about yourself. An appropriate exercise regimen could involve the need to… 13) Learn Tai Chi or another martial art with a high level of meditative activity that will in turn strengthen your powers of concentration. My final semester at McGill University was the toughest since I was impatient to graduate and move to Israel. When I finally arrived in Jerusalem, I continued having problems focusing since my work habits had changed for the worse over the course of that semester. 6 months of Tai Chi later and I can now work with music blaring and babies screaming in the same room, or perhaps while sitting beneath a spaghetti intersection. 14) Finally â€" age yourself, or grow up! According to Wikipedia, the average attention span of a person is 3-5 minutes times their age, in other words, the older you are the easier it should be to stay focused. So forget your attention troubles for now and try again in a few years. I tried to order the tips by increasing difficulty. Start at the top, see how far you can go down the list and then come back to tell us about your progress in the comments below. If you've tried all these tips in a serious effort without any recognizable improvement, you may have Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Diagnose yourself and then see your doctor for advice. Conclusion Interruptions and distractions come in waves and if you're not careful, they can knock you over and carry you away from where you began. With a little bit of effort and practice, you can become an expert at staying in focus while letting those waves pass you by. Did you miss any other parts of this series? Prevent Interruptions, Avoid Distractions and Stay in Focus Back in focus?

Detective Job Description - Algrim.co

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4 Ways to Influence People and Gain Prestige

4 Ways to Influence People and Gain Prestige You may not notice, but you are probably trying to influence people many times a day, every day. It could be by selling an amazing idea you had to your boss, or engaging your peers to participate in a project you are leading, or convincing your sister to give you a ride even though she is heading in a completely opposite direction to where you are going. Each one of these tasks requires a very different set of skills.  But there are a few things that you can do whenever trying to influence someone that will definitively increase your chances of success. Admitting Your Weaknesses Imagine you are preparing a presentation to a group of very senior people in your company, and you are concerned they might not value your ideas since you are young and less experienced in the business. What would you do in a situation like this?  List all the projects you have worked on and everything you have achieved in an effort to look like an expert? Or expose your lack of experience to your audience? It might sound crazy, but going for the second option is probably the best idea. Making yourself vulnerable and calling out the elephant in the room will make you look more approachable and human.   People relate to that because, hey, we all have our flaws, right? This way your audience will not only admire you for your courage to expose yourself, but they will also be more likely to trust you and more open to listen what you have to say. Use Tentative Talk Imagine a colleague is asking you a favour. Which one of these approaches would make you feel more willing to help her? “Ill need your help with this report before this Friday.” or “I know you are very busy this week, but since you are more of an expert in this report than I am, do you think you could help me with it before my deadline this Friday?” If you are like most people, you would probably feel more excited about helping your colleague if she chose the second approach. The reason for this is that when you address someone using a disclaimer + tag question, you show that you understand the other person ´s current situation and that you are not trying to impose your opinion or needs.  Instead,  you are genuinely interested in hearing her thoughts, which makes her act in a more cooperative way towards your request. Ask more and talk less It might sound a bit obvious that you should be the one doing the talking when trying to influence someone.  Research shows that the opposite, less talking and more listening, might be more effective. Asking questions not only shows that you care, but also allows you to learn valuable information about other people, which can be extremely helpful if you are trying to sell them something, for example. But more important than that, asking questions also allows people to feel what psychologists call the “joy of talking.”  Thats the  pleasant feeling that comes from communicating our thoughts.  So when you ask questions, you are enabling others to go through a very enjoyable experience, which makes them associate this positive feeling with you and â€" guess what like you and trust you more. Seek Advice This is by far my favourite one for two reasons. First, because it is a combination of the strategies above.   Asking questions through tentative talk and consequently showing vulnerability by admitting you don ´t know something. Second, because seeking advice brings some huge advantages that you probably had never thought about. The most obvious advantage is the learning that comes from listening to the adviser ´s recommendations.  Equally important  is  the fact that, when you ask people for advice, they have to put themselves in your shoes.  They learn how to look at the problem from your point of view. That makes them feel more empathetic to your situation, which motivates them to help and support you with your dilemma. In addition to this, investing  time and energy in listening to your problems and thinking about possible solutions increases the person ´s commitment to you.  That commitment increases the chances that your adviser will continue helping and supporting you in the future.  In other words, seeking advice is a subtle way to invite a person to make a commitment to you. And last but not least, the adviser will feel flattered by your interest in listening to his thoughts.  In turn, hell be likely to  respond more favourably and feel more motivated to support you as well. Plan in Advance So next time you want to influence someone or increase your prestige among a group of people, make sure you spend some time thinking about and preparing the best way to approach them. In the end, its not so much about the WHAT, but mostly the HOW, that makes a difference between being good and being awesome! These tips are part of an inspiring book called “Give and Take â€" Why Helping Others Drives Our Success” by Adam Grant. If you want to learn more, go check his website on www.adamgrant.net Images: Main:  Steve wilson  Powerful Women  Fortune Live Media  Listening  Alan Levine

Undisclosed STDs The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Undisclosed STDs The Gift That Keeps on Giving Disclosing an STD to a new potential partner can be tricky! Read on for Dr. Sheila Loanzon’s expert advice on how to tackle this thorny topic like a boss. At what point do you tell a potential date that you have herpes? I personally  prefer  not  to tell people on a first date or online via a dating profile or my herpes status.   It’s important to make sure that you even like the person before disclosing something so personal about yourself. I encourage people when they think the relationship is either heading towards an intimate situation, or they’ve gotten to know the person well enough, then that would be the best time to disclose. Because in the end, you want to make sure that you like this person and could see some type of relationship, whether it is physical or more emotional, than just disclosing to people right off the bat. But everyone’s stance can be different. I know some people do inform straight off the bat, perhaps for shock value when reading an online profile and to weed out people immediately.   When  I was online dating, I was looking for a parter that I could see the rest of my life with, and I didn’t think that disclosing something so personal in the beginning would be the best way to determine if I  liked  someone or not. Because in the end, I am a person with herpes, not just herpes alone. I want them to know me too before passing judgement. What’s the best context in which to broach the herpes issue? I think that it is really important when disclosing to somebody that you choose the right location. Your best bet is not to have this intimate conversation when you’re in a restaurant where a waitress could ask you if you want some more wine, or there are children running around and you can’t have an open conversation, or it’s just too loud and you can’t even talk to each other. How much detail do you go into with your date? I think it’s very important to know the facts â€" you know, true facts â€" not just something that was found on the internet that may not be a true source, or may be a sensationalized source. Knowing the partner is important too.   Some partners want to know every single nuanced detail, where some may want  more of a broader picture, and then hone in on the details that matter to them. Some of your dates may  have actually dated other people who have herpes. I’ve been in all of those situations, and I just said, “Well, is there any question that you want to know before we move forward?” And his response was actually, “Well do you have an outbreak now? No? OK, well let’s go for it.” Whereas others have said, “OK, well can you give me a little bit of a brief overview. I think I’d like to do research on my own, and then let’s talk about it in like a week.” And then some of them actually come up with really great questions that I didn’t have the exact answer to, so I was like, “You know, why don’t we go research that together because that’s actually something that I don’t know.” And then you guys can go and learn together. I also recommend composing a script when disclosing to partners. When face-to-face with someone you like with their undivided attention, the words can simply escape your brain. By having something written down, it’s accurate, it’s phrased well, and, if you’re  stumbling or freaking out or crying, which is what happened my first time I disclosed, you have something you can read and fall back on. Preparation is important. I found that when I did have these sensitive vulnerable conversations with partners, they were actually sweet, attentive, and met my concern. They could see that I was feeling very vulnerable and that I wanted to be very honest, and so a lot of times they were like, “Oh, this is something significant that she wants to talk about.” So they would  pay attention to exactly what I was saying. What if the idea of herpes scares a date off? In the end, if  someone decides    they don’t want to be with you because herpes is a very scary thing to them, I think it’s important to realize that they have a judgement of the virus, not necessarily on the person that is you. It’s important to differentiate that, because it’s their fear that’s coming through of the virus and what that could mean for them. It is a little bit selfish, and that’s OK, they can be. I don’t think that’s a reflection of the core person that’s sitting in front of them. This is a very important distinction to realize, because perhaps that person might be a really great partner, and just may not be the right person for you.   We dont need to  judge them any further on that. Will using a condom make me 100% safe from transmission? Condoms do protect a lot of the genital skin, but they dont  protect all skin exposure. Condoms are only 96% effective. A common misconception is to think condoms are completely foolproof, protecting against all STDs.   But even from oral,vaginal, and anal sex, you can still get that skin to skin contact. Conversely, people think transmission is 100%  inevitable.   Currently, the research states that a herpes-positive male who’s having unprotected sex with a susceptible female, has the transmission risk of 10%. A herpes-positive female who is having unprotected sex with a  susceptible male, the transfer  rate  is only 4%. This data assumes that the herpes positive person is not sexually active when there is an active outbreak, no daily antiviral medication is being used, and is not  regularly using condoms. How should a couple cope at the times when one has an outbreak and the other wants to have sex and is feeling frustrated?   With herpes, sometimes outbreaks happen at the most inopportune, cumbersome times  which can remove  spontaneity, excitement, and fun.   However, even in relationships where herpes isnt involved,  it is important to remember that the wind can be taken out of sails when there is unexpected  career  drama, children sickness, or partner stress issues which can change libido.  It is  important not to blame the other person as this type of finger pointing can be hurtful, increasing pressure and may cause damaging effects to the relationship. My hope is that you are in a loving, supportive relationship where unplanned situations do not destroy the night. Sexual frustration can easily be dealt with through masturbation and not blame! This guest post was authored by Dr. Sheila Loanzon Raised in San Jose, California Dr. Sheila Loanzon completed an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York in 2002. Shortly after graduation, she traveled as a Delegate to the International Mission on Medicine to China based on academic achievement, leadership ability, and dedication to the medical profession. During this short four-week course, Traditional Chinese Medicine taught the governing philosophy that the body is whole, intimately connected, and has the potential to cure its own diseases. Dr. Loanzon discovered that nontraditional medicine and Western medicine should exist side by side, as both have their advantages, and thus her interest in osteopathic medicine began.  

How Much to Pay For Resume Writing

How Much to Pay For Resume WritingAre you looking for how much to pay for resume writing? Well, it can be difficult to do it yourself if you are a one person company or small business. You can take advantage of the services of freelance resume writers.All you have to do is find a freelancer that offering that particular service. Most companies have them available and it is important that you find out how much you can pay for that service. This will be your guideline when it comes to getting started.Some of the most appropriate ways to find out what is offered on the various freelance sites is by checking the reviews or comments left by previous clients. They may have provided feedback for the same kind of resume writing service. Find out the pricing structure of different writers that can give you quality work at reasonable rates.There are many different types of writers that you can hire for this service. If you are planning to go through all the different types, then try to narrow down the list of candidates by paying a certain amount to each of them. This will provide you a good working budget. Now, you can continue the process of asking the writers for references, and the service fees.The freelance writer will need to provide the details of their experience in writing resumes. This will include details about the number of resumes that they have written and the number of clients that they have. This will help you determine how long they have been freelancing.Resume writing is a great way to market your business or your products. It will allow you to focus on the other aspects of your business. The ability to write a good resume can help you in more ways than one.A good resume can make you stand out from the rest of the applicants. You can have an advantage over others applying for the same job. Getting one through freelancers will give you a cheaper and more efficient way to get one.Finding a freelancer who can provide you with a good resume is not easy. It is easy to hire freelancers, however you must make sure that you use a good reference for them so that they can get a good impression from the customers.