Do You Need to Fidget to Focus?
If you answered yes then you are not alone! Experts believe that engaging in an activity that uses a sense other than what’s required for your primary task — called “Secondary Focusing” — can enhance focus and improve performance. Doodling, beading bracelets, manipulating legos, even balancing on a yoga ball are all mindless “fidgets” or activities you can do while working on the primary task.
For fidgeting to be effective it needs to be deliberate. Intentional fidgeting doesn’t distract you from the primary task and allows you to clear your brain so you can focus on the primary task at hand. So the next time you are trying to fight the urge to fidget; stand up, move around, even chew gum! Experiment with a variety of strategies unit you find the one that works for you. And don’t forget to email me at Leslie@orderoochaos.com and let me know what works for you.
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