Focus in the Age of Distraction: 35 Tips to Focus More and Work Less

by Jane Piper

Overview

The world of work has changed but our ways of working haven’t kept pace. We are now working even harder, longer and at a faster pace than ever before. Longer hours and harder work aren’t going to give us the career and life that we want. Today’s work where you’re selling your brain power and creativity, then your focus, attention, mindset and engagement are what will make the difference.

35 practical and pragmatic tips based on latest research in positive psychology, neuroscience, and common sense, will help you be more focused, creative and productive. Be more focused while at work, get more done, learn to switch off, get on and enjoy your life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781784521264
Publisher:	Panoma Press
Publication date:	01/11/2018
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.36(d)

About the Author

Jane Piper is an Organisational Psychologist who combines writing, consulting and coaching on topics of careers, collaboration and culture. With twenty years’ experience in various corporations she is a keen observer of people, careers and organisational culture. She believes that work should be an enjoyable experience with opportunity for people to grow and learn. She advises people how to find fulfilling and enjoyable work, and organisations how to make their work practices and culture more human centric.

Table of Contents

Testimonials
Acknowledgements

Introduction: Fast Forward
Technology: From 9 to 5 to 24/7
Pace of Work
Global Connectivity is Shrinking the World
The New World of Work
You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks

1: Mind Games: Beware of the Sabre-Toothed Tiger
Deal With Your Digital Addiction
Overwhelming Open Plan Office Spaces
Irritating Interruptions
Mindlessly Multitasking
Create your Zone of Concentration
Declutter your Headspace
Focus and Get More Done
Chapter Recap

2: Stress Makes You Stupid
One Person’s Stress, Another Person’s Challenge
Definition of Burnout
The Physical Side of Stress
The Psychological Side of Stress
Stress and Bad Behaviour
Stressed Out is Not the New Normal
Chapter Recap

3: Stress Less
Exercising Away the Stress Demons
Snooze, you Lose – Or Do You?
Eat, Drink and Be Merry, Not Weary
Psychological Health
Hit the Reset Switch with Meditation
Mindfulness
From Music, Massage and Yoga to Rock Climbing
Stressed About Stress
Stress Less and Focus More
Chapter Recap

4: Get the Right Mindset and Get More Done
Living for the Weekend
Feel the Buzz of Progress
The Glass is Empty
Hey Babe, Get into the Flow State
Chapter Recap

5: Build a Wall Around Your Castle
Home Invasion by Your Smartphone
Setting Boundaries
Take Control, Set Your Own Boundaries
Learning to Say No
Take Control
Chapter Recap

6: Change and Making It Stick
Just Do It
Try Anything Not Just Once, But Two or Three Times
Make it a Habit
Slipping Out of Habits
Change of Habit and the Habit of Change
Chapter Recap

7: Crazy Cultures and Toxic Workplaces
The Crazy-Busy Culture
A Game of Thrones – Office Politics in Uncertain Times
Finding Your Purpose in Work
Finding Utopia
Life in the Organisational Vortex
Chapter Recap

Conclusion: Focus at Work, Switch Off, Enjoy Life
Appendix
About the Author
Endnotes
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Editorial Reviews

Out of 35 golden tips, you will find your solution to combine a career AND a happy life.

Sabine Orbello

As I read Jane’s book, many scenarios she describes resonated with me. I found myself evaluating some of the tips and ideas to see if I could incorporate them. That the tips are well summarized and highlighted means I don’t have to always remember them. They are a quick to find in the book for the moment I need them!

Sandhya

I’ve read it. I’ve applied some of the tips. And I’ve felt the difference right away!

Katharina Friedemann

Full of useful tips, tricks and techniques to help improve focus where it’s needed.

Claire Kowarsky

As I read Jane's book, many scenarios she describes resonated with me. I found myself evaluating some of the tips and ideas to see if I could incorporate them. That the tips are well summarized and highlighted means I don't have to always remember them. They are a quick to find in the book for the moment I need them!--Sandhya

Full of useful tips, tricks and techniques to help improve focus where it's needed.--Claire Kowarsky, Online Enforcement Specialist

I've read it. I've applied some of the tips. And I've felt the difference right away!--Katharina Friedemann, Consultant for Stress & Self-Management, Zurich

Out of 35 golden tips, you will find your solution to combine a career AND a happy life.--Sabine Orbello, Holistic Health Coach and Founder of Puricious

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