Things that Affect Concentration

Now a days we can hear a common complaint that one can’t so easily remember names,faces, even other important information.  When, they have not at all heard the matter, how can they remember or recollect?   Can anyone remember or  recollect anything which he/she has not heard known?  Certainly not....When  the reason for poor/not listening,  was examined the first answer which we  got iwas  poor attention  due to lack of concentration.As concentration is the backbone of all other success skills like memory, observation and listening skills, one should strengthen his/her power of concentration.

It is important to understand the difficulties that prevent concentration before we attempt to improve it. Each individual is different; some things may hinder one person's ability to concentrate but not bother another. Nonetheless, concentration can be seriously reduced by the wide variety of distractions caused by both internal and external sources
Internal Causes of Concentration Problems

1) Physical Factors:

• Exhaustion
• Irregular sleep patterns
• Unbalanced diet and hunger
• Lack of exercise
• Stress
• Medications
• Alcohol or drug abuse

2) Medical conditions

Physical illness

Anxiety

Depression,

Attention Deficit Disorder

Bipolar disorder

Learning disorders such as dyslexia can also affect your concentration.

3) Psychological Factors:

• Boredom
• Daydreaming
• Overload
• Fear
• Guilt
• Mental Burnout
• Avoidance
• Intimidation
• Lack of motivation

External Causes of Concentration Problems

1) Environmental Factors:

• Noise /Distractions
• Television
• Telephone, internet, and email
• Poor lighting
• Temperature
• Visual stimulation
• Pollutants
• Activity

3)  Personal Factors:

Personal issues and interruption from other people such as family, spouse, friends, or colleagues Person's sustainable level of concentration is dependent on a combination of the following factors:

• Dedication or commitment to the task at hand
• Interest in the task
• Skill and ability to perform the task
• A content emotional and physical state
• An appropriate environment with few distractions
• Anxiety
• Fear
•  Boredom

Once a these factors are carefully balanced, it becomes easier for the mind to focus its attention on a select few stimuli and block out unwanted or irrelevant thoughts. While this process may not last very long at first, it can be possible to improve concentration problems. With practice and focusing techniques, concentration (like any other skill) can be enhanced.