How to bring more focus into your work
As Assistants, we all want to improve at our jobs and be more focused in our work. It can be challenging to stay on task with so many distractions and interruptions. Assistants also have to spend a lot of their time helping their Executives focus and so forgoing focus in their work. However, it is possible to find directions and productivity, even in the most challenging situations. Let’s look at some strategies that will show how to bring more focus into your work.
The power of scheduling
One of the best ways to increase focus is through scheduling. Setting specific times for tasks, breaks, and meetings helps you prioritise your workload and gives you an idea of what needs to be done each day. Scheduling also allows you to plan so that you are not scrambling at the last minute to figure out what needs to be tackled first or next. By planning, you have time to think through tasks and ensure they are completed correctly and efficiently. Doing this will help ensure your workday is productive and organised without feeling rushed or chaotic. It also helps when you are faced with interruptions throughout your day. You’ll be taken off course with interruptions and will have to spend time fixing problems or a colleague’s urgent matters, but once you finish, you’ll be able to see what you have to do that day and refocus as required.
Set boundaries
Having clear boundaries between home life and work life is essential to maintain our focus at work. This means setting aside dedicated blocks of time for relaxation/leisure activities and blocking time for work. This is even more important now that so many Assistants are working remotely. Establishing clear boundaries between these two areas will help create a sense of purpose when engaging in either activity and help keep you from getting distracted by one or the other as you transition between work and personal responsibilities during the day.
Also, establishing goals and targets can help provide additional motivation when tackling difficult or tedious tasks throughout the day. Having an end goal in mind can often provide clarity when working on complex projects or dealing with long-term assignments. I know for Assistants, it isn’t easy setting boundaries, but it will help you bring more focus into your work.
Take breaks
Taking short breaks throughout the workday can refresh your energy levels and keep your focus sharp! Taking regular breaks allows us to step away from our screens for a few minutes, stretch, walk around, grab some water or snacks—whatever it takes to come back refreshed and ready for action! Allowing yourself small downtime throughout the day can also help reduce stress levels.
We all want to know how to bring more focus into our work, but sometimes it feels like an elusive goal that seems out of reach no matter how hard we try. Hopefully, this article has provided some helpful strategies for scheduling, setting boundaries between home life and work life, and taking regular breaks throughout the day – all effective methods towards achieving greater focus while working hard in pursuit of success! Executive Assistants are especially adept at staying focused even in chaotic environments; incorporating these tips into your daily routine will help keep you focused.
