Table of Contents
Foreword by
Suzy Greaves, Editor, Psychologies v
Introduction 1
1: How focused are you? 7
Chapter 1: Defining ‘real focus’ 9
Take the Test: How focused are you? 22
Chapter 2: The busy trap 27
Take the Test: Are you productive or just busy? 44
Chapter 3: The impact of being overwhelmed 49
Take the Test: How distracted are you? 58
2: Why do you lack focus? 63
Chapter 4: The attention deficit 65
Take the Test: Do you know how to prioritize? 83
Chapter 5: Finding a balance: men, women and our changing roles 89
Chapter 6: Focus robbers 107
3: How can you become more focused? 117
Chapter 7: Do what matters 119
Chapter 8: Reclaim your time 135
Chapter 9: Be present 151
Chapter 10: Embrace systems 165
What Next? 173
About Psychologies 174
References 175