Is it really difficult to concentrate? The answer is a resounding yes.
There's also one good explanation for it. There are too many things
that will try to capture your attention. Blame it on this mad world.
However, that doesn't mean you cannot concentrate at all. It just
requires a little practice and patience at your end. You may want to
try the following tips to make full concentration so much easier:
1. Find a good time to do so. Concentration is usually needed when
you're doing meditation or visualization. If you want to do any of
these, do so at a time when there are very few distractions, such as
after work or early in the morning, from the moment you wake up. You
can also practice concentration before you go to sleep.
2. Choose a good location. Location does matter. You can never
concentrate fully well if you can hear your children running around
the house or the television is on or you're wearing an iPod listening
to your favorite music or you still have dozens of people within your
vicinity.
Find a quiet place to do it. If you happen to be at work and you wish
to concentrate, you can go to the restroom. Find a cubicle that's
located farthest from the door and lock yourself up. You can also
proceed to a garden or rooftop—any place where there's hardly anyone
around.
The best place to practice concentration is at home, since you're very
comfortable in that area. It can be done in the bedroom. You can place
a note on your door to never disturb you while you're still in the
process of meditation or visualization.
3. Be comfortable yourself. You can derive comfort from your external
surroundings, but the most comfort can be derived within yourself. As
much as possible, you should find yourself feeling very much
comfortable. Any kind of discomfort may divert your attention or
prevent you from fully concentrating. You can do it by wearing
something loose, sitting on the surface or chair (whichever you're
comfortable), or turning the lights on and off.
4. Close your eyes. How do you stop yourself from becoming too tempted
to external forces? You can do so by closing your eyes. Just make
sure, though, that closing the eyes doesn't drive you to sleep.
5. Use subliminal messages. You can listen to subliminal messages or
probably affirmations while you're concentrating. In fact, this is the
best time to plant these subliminal messages into your subconscious as
you are more receptive or open to them. The subliminal messages have
the ability to change your negative thought patterns, allowing you to
deal with personal issues with more motivation and conviction.
They can also help you concentrate as you bring your attention to the
words of the subliminal messages. You try to associate how the
affirmations are relevant into your life.
6. Do proper breathing. When you breathe, do it slowly and deeply. By
doing this, you are bringing your attention to your breaths, not on
the things that cloud your mind or worry you.
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