This document provides a 5-step process for improving concentration. The steps are: 1) Prepare to concentrate by setting specific, measurable goals. 2) Eliminate distractions and focus attention. 3) Calm the body. 4) Still the mind. 5) Resource the focus brain for sustained concentration, memory and success by providing it with oxygen, water, glucose, nutrients, and core activation. The document encourages readers to check how well their body currently supports their concentration goals and provides exercises to improve body alignment and focus.
3. 5 STEPS TO CONCENTRATION
1. Prepare to CONCENTRATE
2. Eliminate Distractions and Focus your
Attention
3. Calm your Body
4. Still your Mind
5. Resource your Focus Brain for
SUSTAINED CONCENTRATION, Memory
4. CONCENTRATION MADE EASY
IN 5 SIMPLE STEPS
Step 1
Prepare to
Concentrate
Step 2
Eliminate
Distractions
Step 3
Calm Your Body
Step 4
Still your Mind
Step 5
Resource Your Brain for
Concentration, Memory and Success
9. SET YOUR SHORT TERM
GOAL
MY GOAL IS:
TO DOUBLE THE TIME I CAN STAY
CONCENTRATING TODAY
10. LET’S CHECK HOW WELL
YOUR BRAIN AND BODY
SUPPORT THIS GOAL
RIGHT NOW….
11. EASY WAY TO CHECK
• STAND IF POSSIBLE
• RELAX YOUR KNEES
• SAY YOUR GOAL ALOUD
• NOTICE HOW YOUR BODY MOVES
12. CHECKING HOW WELL YOUR BRAIN
AND BODY SUPPORT THIS GOAL
RIGHT NOW
IF YOUR BODY SWAYS FORWARDS
THEN YOU ARE FULLY SUPPORTING THIS GOAL
AT PRESENT AND WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN
ACHIEVING IT
13. CHECKING HOW WELL YOUR BRAIN
AND BODY SUPPORT THIS GOAL
RIGHT NOW
IF YOUR BODY SWAYS
• to a side
• backwards
• or was stuck and not moving at all
THEN YOUR BRAIN AND BODY ARE NOT FULLY
SUPPORTING THIS GOAL AT PRESENT
14. SWITCH ON SUPPORT FOR YOUR
GOAL
• STAND IF POSSIBLE (BUT CAN ALSO BE DONE IN OTHER POSITIONS)
• PLACE YOUR PALM ACROSS YOUR FOREHEAD
• PLACE YOUR OTHER PALM AT YOUR BELLY
BUTTON (NAVEL)
• HOLD BOTH FOR 30- 60 SECONDS UNTIL YOU
FEEL YOUR FOREHEAD WARM UP AND YOUR
BODY SWAYS FORWARDS
15. EASY WAY TO CHECK
• STAND IF POSSIBLE
• RELAX YOUR KNEES
• SAY YOUR GOAL ALOUD
• NOTICE HOW YOUR BODY MOVES
16. STEP 2
CLEAR AWAY ANY
VISUAL AND AUDITORY DISTRACTIONS
AND FOCUS YOUR ATTENTION INTO YOUR
FOCUS ZONE