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+- Difficulty Concentrating: Where It Comes From And What To Do - https://www.betterup.com/blog/difficulty-concentrating -
+	- Even when you want to focus on something, concentration problems still impact you.
+	- Concentration difficulties derail your initial focus and pull you away from what you want to accomplish.
+	- And once we become distracted, it's hard to gather our focus once again.
+	- one study found that people who try to multitask while using technology have [worse concentration abilities than those who don't](https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.0903620106).
+	- They also had [greater inattention and memory problems](https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.0903620106)
+	- This kind of distraction is can be resolved easily and quickly by taking a nap or moving locations
+	- . Focusing on rest is crucial to prevent burnout and let our attention spans recover. Taking breaks during the day or going on a vacation can also help.
+	- Tiredness and a [lack of energy](/blog/mental-fatigue?hsLang=en) to accomplish things
+	- Difficulties with decision making, even for simple things
+	- Forgetfulness and a poor working memory
+	- Trouble thinking clearly and with a critical eye
+	- Making mistakes carelessly, even on routine tasks
+	- When you neglect rest, you become physically and mentally fatigued. Your concentration abilities plummet.
+	- Resting [strengthens our brain](https://www.apa.org/monitor/julaug04/strengthen). We need to prioritize it, no matter what [type of rest](/blog/types-of-rest?hsLang=en) it is.
+	- ## Beware of multitasking
+	- That means you’ll waste more time moving back and forth.
+	- , you should take things one at a time and devote your concentration fully to each task.
+		- **Head injuries**
+		- **ADHD**
+		- **Anxiety**
+		- **Depression**
+		- **Thyroid issues**
+		- **Stress**
+			- Combat tiredness and sleep deprivation by changing sleeping habits
+			- Make time to [practice self-care](/blog/self-care-practices?hsLang=en) so you can relax your body
+			- [Manage and watch your energy](/blog/manage-your-energy-not-your-time?hsLang=en), and know when to take a break
+			- Keep yourself on a schedule and remain organized to avoid forgetfulness
+			- [Practice breathwork](/blog/breathwork?hsLang=en) strategies to help refocus when you get distracted
+			- Eliminate distractions where you work, like social media, games, people, and noises
+			- Be specific as you articulate the issues you're experiencing
+			- Arrive with possible solutions or ideas that they can help you with
+			- Don't stop [advocating for yourself](/blog/self-advocacy?hsLang=en) and your needs
+			- Be honest, truthful, and vulnerable as you express yourself