{"id":1949,"date":"2022-01-05T18:23:26","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T18:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/?p=1949"},"modified":"2022-01-05T18:23:26","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T18:23:26","slug":"reasons-youre-unable-to-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/productivity\/focus\/reasons-youre-unable-to-focus\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons You&#8217;re Unable To Focus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \"><a href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/\">Evolve<\/a> &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/focus\/\"> Focus<\/a> &gt; Reasons You&#8217;re Unable To Focus<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Focus is integral to working. When in the middle of an activity, you require focus to complete it and do it right. When your focus is waving, and distractions set in, your productivity could decrease and work pressure may increase. But why are you unable to focus? Let&rsquo;s take a look. Identifying these obstacles is critical to solving them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/four-rock-formation-668353-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Improve focus by responding well to distractions. \" class=\"wp-image-1950\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/four-rock-formation-668353-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/four-rock-formation-668353-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/four-rock-formation-668353-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/four-rock-formation-668353-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/four-rock-formation-668353-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/four-rock-formation-668353-720x479.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">There are 2 main groups of reasons why you&rsquo;re unable to focus &#8211; internal distractions and external distractions. Here, internal distractions refer to the distractions that occur within your mind and body, and external distractions are those around you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662e86acebd00\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662e86acebd00\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/productivity\/focus\/reasons-youre-unable-to-focus\/#Internal_distractions_causing_a_lack_of_focus\" title=\"Internal distractions causing a lack of focus \">Internal distractions causing a lack of focus <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/productivity\/focus\/reasons-youre-unable-to-focus\/#External_distractions_affecting_your_focus\" title=\"\nExternal distractions affecting your focus \n\">\nExternal distractions affecting your focus \n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/productivity\/focus\/reasons-youre-unable-to-focus\/#How_To_Overcome_Distractions\" title=\"How To Overcome Distractions  \n\">How To Overcome Distractions  \n<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"internal-distractions-causing-a-lack-of-focus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Internal_distractions_causing_a_lack_of_focus\"><\/span><strong>Internal distractions causing a lack of focus<br><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Distractions that are to do with yourself are internal distractions.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/adult-alone-blur-close-up-1172207-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Internal distractions affect your ability for improved focus.\" class=\"wp-image-1952\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \"><br><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"thoughts-and-feelings\"><strong>Thoughts and feelings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Your own thoughts and perceptions about things can cause distractions. When thoughts or anxieties about certain things arise in your mind, you may feel distracted and unable to focus. If you&rsquo;re feeling low, sad or even extremely happy, you may be unable to stay in one place and stay focused.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"personal-problems-and-daily-life\"><strong>Personal problems and daily life<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \"><strong> <\/strong>Health issues, relationship issues, lack of sleep or dehydration are also common reasons that affect focus and in turn, increase work pressure and productivity. In order to stay focused, eating and sleeping well is a must. In case you&rsquo;re unwell and not feeling good mentally, it&rsquo;s okay to take a holiday to recharge and bring yourself back to balance.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">If your mind is overrun with thoughts, settling your thoughts is a simple way to regain focus and alleviate work pressure.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"external-distractions-affecting-your-focus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"External_distractions_affecting_your_focus\"><\/span>\n<strong>External distractions affecting your focus<\/strong><br>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">External distractions are distractions around you out in the open.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/photo-of-a-woman-thinking-941555-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"External distractions at work affect your focus.\" class=\"wp-image-1953\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/photo-of-a-woman-thinking-941555-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/photo-of-a-woman-thinking-941555-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/photo-of-a-woman-thinking-941555-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/photo-of-a-woman-thinking-941555-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/photo-of-a-woman-thinking-941555-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/photo-of-a-woman-thinking-941555-720x480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \"><br><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"gadgets\"><strong>Gadgets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Your cell phone is the biggest distraction and causes a lack of focus often. In a world that is so fast-paced and connected, phones are integral and checked all the time. When you check your phone while working, you distract yourself by looking at a tweet or a new Instagram post. Immersing yourself for a short while can affect your focus and reduce productivity.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"workspace\"><strong>Workspace <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">An untidy desk and workplace can cause a lack of focus. Tidying up your desk and ensuring only the essentials are present on it are simple ways to improve your focus and continue working.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"people\"><strong>People <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Colleagues talking loudly around you can cause a dip in focus levels at work. Moreover, after a meeting or work call, you may be unable to immediately refocus on work due to the broken momentum. At such a time, it&rsquo;s good to take a short break with a small walk to refresh yourself and release any tension or work pressure. Even asking people around you for a bit of space helps bring focus back. Now that you might be working from home due to Coronavirus, request your family to do the same.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-overcome-distractions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Overcome_Distractions\"><\/span>How To Overcome Distractions <br>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Distractions are bound to occur in everyday life. In this fast-paced and highly digital world, everything wants to grab your attention. What matters is how you stay focused, respond to distractions and stick to your priorities during such times. When you&rsquo;re at work, focus on your <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/focus\/working-from-home-tips-to-stay-productive\/\">work<\/a>. When at home, focus on whatever is going on at <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/stress\/8-ways-to-destress-after-a-long-day\/\">home<\/a>. While you&rsquo;re <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/mindfulness\/mindful-eating-how-to-practice-it\/\">eating<\/a> or<a href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/mindfulness\/how-to-get-started-with-mindful-walking\/\"> walking<\/a>, stay <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/mindfulness\/mindful-chai-how-to-practice-it\/\">mindful<\/a> and focus on the activity. Even when you&rsquo;re watching television, immerse yourself in it and enjoy it to the fullest.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Meditation for focus is a great way to <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/focus\/how-meditation-helps-improve-focus\/\">improve focus<\/a> and concentration levels.<a href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/focus\/how-to-meditate-for-focus\/\"> It&rsquo;s simple and easy to follow. <\/a> Meditation for focus alleviates any work pressure you may by helping you regain focus and balance to your mind and body. Try out Evolve&rsquo;s audio on settling your thoughts today!<br><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">In order to assess your focus, take a look at our various <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/focus\/checklist-how-focused-are-you\/\">checklists<\/a> and understand what you can do better, if at all!<br><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Evolve&rsquo;s guided audios on focus help prime your mind, respond better to distractions and help you achieve more! The Evolve app is now live globally on Android &amp; Apple, click <a href=\"http:\/\/evolveinc.app.link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to try for free! <br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Evolve &gt; Focus &gt; Reasons You&#8217;re Unable To Focus Focus is integral to working. When in the middle of an activity, you require focus to complete it and do it right. When your focus is waving, and distractions set in, your productivity could decrease and work pressure may increase. 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