FOCUS

Written By vijay sridharan
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We have focus when we are able to concentrate and pay particular, intentional attention to something. Where we put our focus can change everything.

Inspiration to deepen your focus 

  • Do one thing at a time.

  • Play music designed to support the brain in focusing. Check out the focus tracks in the Music section of the Calm app. 

  • Before beginning a new task, rest the brain with a short meditation.

  • Turn off distractions, like social media notifications or the phone’s ringer.

  • Take regular breaks to stretch.

  • Read longer articles ... slowly. (Or listen to podcasts or audiobooks at regular speed.)

  • Set a timer and commit to focusing on a particular task during that time. Start small and work your way up to longer periods of time (but not more than 90 minutes without taking a break to rest the mind).

  • Listen to the 7 Days of Focus in the Calm app

Self-reflection

What is asking for more of my focus right now?

““It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?””
— Henry David Thoreau
 
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About Calm Cards 
About Calm Cards 

We created these cards as a way to intentionally cultivate the qualities that support us in showing up for ourselves and others, in ways that feel nourishing and meaningful. 

We encourage you to engage with the Calm Cards in whatever way feels best. Here are a few ways that we love to use them:

  • Pick a card in the morning to set an intention for the day

  • Pick a card on a Sunday to set an intention for the week

  • Pick a card on the first day of the month to set an intention for the month

  • Pick a card when you’re feeling stuck, to see what happens when you infuse more of that quality into your day

  • Pick a card when you’re struggling with another person to explore what qualities might bring more ease into your relationship

  • Pick a card and use it as journaling prompt

  • Pick a card and use it in your meditation practice

  • Pick a card to use with a partner or group — like a book club, but an intention club; connect daily or weekly or monthly and share your experiences

  • Send a card to a friend who may need some inspiration

Check out the entire collection of Calm Intentions here.

Pick another Calm Intentions card here.

We’ve also put all of the cards in a lovely booklet for you to use as a mindfulness tool, a journal full of inspiration for your practice. Download the Calm Intentions Journal here!


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