8 Things Everybody Ought to Know About Concentrating. “Music helps me concentrate,” Mike said to me glancing briefly over his shoulder. Mike was in his room writing a paper for his U.S. History class. On his desk next to his computer sat crunched Red Bulls, empty Gatorade bottles, some extra pocket change and scattered pieces of paper. In the pocket of his sweat pants rested a blaring iPod with a chord that dangled near the floor, almost touching against his Adidas sandals. On his computer sat even more stray objects than his surrounding environment.
There must have been twenty browser tabs open. Mike made a shift about every thirty seconds between all of the above. Do you know a person like this? The Science Behind Concentration In the above account, Mike’s obviously stuck in a routine that many of us may have found ourselves in, yet in the moment we feel it’s almost an impossible routine to get out of. When we constantly multitask to get things done, we’re not multitasking, we’re rapidly shifting our attention. Phase 1: Blood Rush Alert. Work. Guest Post: Proverbs on Laziness. I have the privilege of working with the best Associate Pastor, Ben Falconer. He is not lazy! But his sermon a few weeks ago on laziness (from the book of Proverbs) was especially good. Laziness is one of the most respectable sin, and often the busiest among us are the most guilty.
I asked if I could post Ben’s notes. They are worth perusing. Consequences of Laziness Consequence 1: You will bring harm to yourself. 15:19 – The way of the sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway. 10:4-5 – A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. 19:15 – Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger. Consequence 2: You will cause harm to others. Best-case scenario: 10:26 – Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him. Worst-case scenario: 18:9 – Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys. Characteristics of Laziness Cure for Laziness. How to Overcome Laziness: 16 steps. Edit Article Setting Your Mind StraightGetting Geared UpTaking ActionStaying Motivated Edited by Toni, Zack, Eric, Dave Crosby and 89 others Call it laziness, sloth, ineptitude, idleness, or whatever you like but the idea of doing nothing when things need doing is often considered to be a sign of weakness or shirking.
Sometimes laziness happens when you don't want to face something, like a boring chore or a difficult confrontation with someone. Ad Steps Part 1 of 4: Setting Your Mind Straight 1Figure out the real issue. Part 2 of 4: Getting Geared Up 1Jump out of bed. Part 3 of 4: Taking Action 1Start. Part 4 of 4: Staying Motivated. Foods That Fight Fatigue. If you ever feel lethargic or fatigued after you eat, you're eating the wrong foods. It's that simple. The trick is to choose foods that release energy more slowly and give you a gradual boost of long-lasting energy -- and to stay away from high-glycemic foods that deliver an immediate, short-lived boost but leave you feeling sluggish and tired. Eating the right foods is especially important if you're already feeling fatigued due to the stress of a hectic lifestyle, whether it stems from physical, mental, or emotional overexertion.
After all, fatigue isn't just a nuisance; if ignored, it can become chronic and put you at increased risk for disease. But here's a tip: You can fight fatigue, and you can do it with every bite you eat. These five foods fit the bill and then some, as they're also easily digested and rich in nutrients that are essential to helping your body convert food into energy. Related links: