Dear Gitesh,

Your question is one many of us wrestle with in today’s fast-paced world. To better understand this challenge, we recently conducted a study on focus. Here’s what we found:

• Two-thirds of people struggle to stay fully engaged with a single task or person.

• 60% say they lose focus after just 20 minutes.

• A third can only stay focused for 10 minutes.

• Of those who struggle, 73% feel overwhelmed and drained, and 72% report feeling stressed and working more slowly.

• Half admit that at the end of the day, they feel unfulfilled, like they’ve let themselves or others down.

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. While external distractions like notifications and interruptions are part of the problem, internal habits often have a bigger impact. Here are six practical strategies to help you reclaim your focus:

1. Clear Your Mind

A cluttered mind can’t concentrate. Unfinished tasks linger in your head, pulling your attention away from the present. To regain clarity, try a “mind sweep”:

• Spend five minutes writing down everything on your mental to-do list—errands, emails, projects, or random thoughts.

• Don’t overthink it; just capture everything.

• Once your thoughts are on paper, you’ll likely feel less stressed and more in control. Externalizing your mental clutter helps free up energy to focus on what matters now.

2. Start Your Day Intentionally

The way you begin your morning sets the tone for the entire day. Instead of diving into email or scrolling through your phone, spend a few minutes reviewing your calendar and priorities.

If you start with email, you let “urgent but unimportant” tasks dictate your day. But when you begin with your own goals, you’re more likely to stay focused on meaningful work.

3. Block Your Time Purposefully

Structure your day with intention by creating blocks of time for specific types of work:

• Focused work: Time for meaningful tasks that require concentration.

• Planning: Time to organize and prioritize future work.

• Unplanned tasks: Time to address unforeseen issues.

For example, instead of checking emails throughout the day, dedicate 30–45 minutes to process your inbox. Turn emails into actionable tasks, then schedule them for future work blocks. This method prevents multitasking and helps you work more efficiently.

4. Practice Saying No

Distractions aren’t just digital—they often come disguised as opportunities. Learn to say no to requests or tasks that don’t align with your priorities.

Here’s a polite way to decline:

“I appreciate the opportunity, but I need to focus on my current responsibilities to meet deadlines and deliver quality results. Taking this on now would risk overcommitment, which isn’t fair to anyone.”

Every “no” makes room for a more meaningful “yes.”

5. Limit External Distractions

When it’s time for deep work:

• Close email and communication apps.

• Turn off notifications.

• Keep your smartphone out of reach unless you absolutely need it.

Our brains are wired to respond to notifications, chasing the dopamine hits they provide. By removing these triggers, you create an environment where focus can thrive.

6. Own Your Focus

Ultimately, focus is a choice. While it’s easy to blame external factors (“too many emails” or “my boss interrupts me”), the key lies in how you respond to your environment. Even the busiest people achieve focus by mastering the habits that align with their priorities.

Take control of your attention, apply these strategies, and you’ll find that focus isn’t just possible—it’s transformative.

Here’s to a clearer, more intentional life.
Yogesh

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