Focussed Work

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Working in the office or at home is often a big challenge. Be it due to the increasing workload, the tasks that are becoming more complex or the increasing distraction caused by digitization. The demands on work have changed and will change significantly in the coming years.

In order to successfully master these, concentration is an increasingly important factor.

The MindTecStore offers a range of products that help to train and improve the ability to concentrate.

This includes both successful and beginner-friendly neurofeedback devices and biofeedback products for stress reduction and relaxation that can help keep a clear head. More info

Read here what the work requirements are, what role concentration plays in this and how you can train them....

What is meant by work requirements in general?

Job requirements refer to the specific requirements or job profiles associated with a particular job. These requirements may relate to skills, knowledge, experience, physical and mental ability, and other qualities needed to perform a specific job effectively.

What are the future job requirements?

The work requirements of the future will change in many areas, as the world of work is constantly evolving and adapting. Here are some possible job requirements of the future:

1. Flexibility: Flexibility will be a very important work requirement in the future as the world of work becomes more and more dynamic and can change rapidly. Employees must be able to adapt quickly to new circumstances and work flexibly.

2. Digital literacy: In the future, good digital literacy will become increasingly important as most jobs become increasingly digitized. Employees must be able to quickly adapt to and work effectively with new technologies and software.

3. Collaboration and Teamwork: Collaboration and teamwork will become increasingly important in the future as many workplaces increasingly rely on collaboration and the exchange of ideas and skills. Employees must be able to collaborate successfully with colleagues and communicate effectively.

4. Creativity and Innovation: Creativity and innovation will be very important in the future as companies and organizations are constantly looking for new and innovative ideas to remain competitive. Employees must be able to think creatively and find innovative solutions.

5. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: In the future, empathy and emotional intelligence will become increasingly important as companies and organizations become increasingly aware of the needs and well-being of their employees. Employees must be able to empathize and empathize in order to communicate and collaborate successfully with others.

6. Sustainability and environmental awareness: Sustainability and environmental awareness will become increasingly important in the future, as companies and organizations will increasingly have to pay attention to minimizing their ecological impact. Employees must be able to work in a sustainable and environmentally conscious manner and find solutions that are more environmentally friendly.

Overall, the work requirements of the future will be influenced by many factors, including technological advances, social and cultural developments and changing working conditions. It is important to prepare for the changes and to develop the necessary skills and competencies to be successful in the future.

What role does concentration play in this? 

Concentration is becoming an increasingly important work requirement. There are several reasons why concentration is a must-have skill that impacts all of the future needs outlined above:

1. Increasing Distractions: With the advance of digitalization and the rise of technologies like smartphones and social media, workplace distractions are likely to continue to increase in the future. Employees must therefore be able to concentrate on their work and avoid distractions.

2. More complex work tasks: In many professional fields, work tasks will probably become more complex and demanding in the future. Employees must be able to focus on the details and focus on difficult tasks to be successful.

3. Increasing workload: In many professional fields, the workload is likely to continue to increase in the future. Employees therefore need to be able to concentrate on their work and work efficiently to handle their workload.

4. Encourages effective collaboration: When you work with focus, you can better focus on conversations, meetings and collaboration with colleagues. This allows you to work more productively and effectively in a group.

5. Increases job satisfaction: Concentrated work can help you complete tasks faster and thus have time for other tasks and projects. This can create a sense of job satisfaction and make you feel more motivated.

6. Increases productivity: When you can concentrate, you can work faster, more efficiently and get more done in less time.

7. Improves the quality of work: Focusing on a task can prevent mistakes and deliver higher quality work.

8. Boosts Creativity: Focus helps break away from distractions and focus on what matters most. This allows you to use your creative energy better and find innovative solutions.

Overall, concentration is an important skill that will become indispensable in the future. Employees need to be able to focus on their work in order to work effectively, manage their workload and improve the quality of their work.

Tips for concentrated work

Concentrated work means focusing your attention consciously and purposefully on a specific task or goal in order to complete it effectively and efficiently. Here are some tips for staying focused:

1. Create a suitable work environment: A quiet, well-lit, and uncluttered work environment can help minimize distractions and promote concentration.

2. Set clear goals: Before you start work, you should set clear and realistic goals. This allows you to better focus on the task and avoid unnecessary drifting.

3. Schedule breaks: Taking regular breaks can help refresh the mind and maintain focus. However, it's important to consciously plan your breaks to minimize distractions.

4. Avoid distractions: Distractions like checking email or scrolling through social media can disrupt focus. It helps to minimize distractions by turning off notifications or leaving your phone in another room.

5. Use time management tools: Time management tools such as to-do lists or schedulers can help to structure work and improve concentration.

6. Use the Pomodoro Technique: The Pomodoro Technique is a method of breaking work into 25-minute intervals and then taking a short break. This allows you to maintain concentration while taking breaks.

7. Take care of your own health: A balanced diet, sufficient exercise and sleep can help to improve concentration.

8. Learn how to focus: It's important to know how you work and what methods and techniques help you focus best. The MindTecStore offers an extensive range of proven and tested neurofeedback and neuopriming technologies.

Technology for improved concentration

Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback is a technology that can be used to improve concentration. It is a non-invasive method that uses electrodes placed on the patient's scalp to measure brain activity.

As part of neurofeedback training, the patient receives real-time feedback on their brain activity while performing various tasks or just relaxing. The aim of the training is to increase or reduce the activity of the brain in certain areas in order to alleviate certain symptoms or improve brain performance.

Neurofeedback concentration training trains the brain to focus better on a specific task and reduce distractions. This can be particularly effective for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other concentration disorders.

Studies have shown that neurofeedback can be effective in improving focus and attention. It can also help improve overall cognitive abilities and increase brain power.

The MindTecStore offers, for example, the products Macrotellect Brainlink Lite, Macrotellect EEG-Headset, Macrotellect TUNE EEG-Audio, Neeuro EEG SenzeBand 2, Excellent Brain, OMNIFIT Brain 2, NeuroSky MindWave Mobile, InteraXon Muse S Gen 1, InteraXon Muse S Gen 2, etc. on.

Neurostimulation/Neuropriming

Neurostimulation/neuopriming is a method in which the performance of the nervous system is to be improved through targeted stimulation of the brain. There are various technologies that can be used, such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) or electroencephalography (EEG).

Some studies have shown that neuropriming can actually help improve focus. For example, researchers at the University of Oxford showed in a study that tDCS could improve the ability of subjects to concentrate. Other studies have also achieved similar results.

Compared to neurofeedback devices, training success can be determined more quickly, but the long-term effect of these devices is rather lower. Immediate application leads to direct success, but when the application is stopped, the effect wears off very quickly.
Neurofeedback, on the other hand, is exactly the opposite in its effect.

The MindTecStore offers, for example, the products NeoRhythm OmniPEMF, NeoRhythm PEMF Pad, Touchpoints and Flow Neuroscience  on.

Multi-sensory stimulation

Multi-sensory stimulation can help improve concentration by engaging multiple senses at once, thereby activating the brain more. Various sensory stimuli such as visual, auditory and tactile stimuli can be combined.

One way of multi-sensory stimulation is, for example, the use of music during study or work. Studies have shown that certain types of music, particularly classical music, can help improve concentration and reduce stress.

The MindTecStore offers the products Soundsory and Forbrain for improved concentration.