I know that for me one of the biggest challenges I face while trying to work at home is staying focused. It's so easy to get distracted by a zillion different things both online and offline.

Task managers: Use tools like Trello or Todoist to organize your tasks and stay on track. Timers: A simple timer can help you ...

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Do you have trouble staying focused? If tasks that should take 30 ... maximum attention span these days - during which you must work without checking your email, texts, or any social media platforms.

With such a swirl of potential holiday-related interruptions, staying focused at work becomes an even tougher challenge than usual. One strategy that can help, according to Berger, is to have ...