Improving Focus and Concentration

A practical training plan with numerous strategies to improve your focus and concentration

What you'll learn

The different types of attentional focus

How to shift attentional focus

If then planning

How to develop cues/triggers

Summary

Concentration is a psychological skill which is essential for performing at the highest level. Being able to block out distractors, stay in the present moment and focus on the task at hand can be a challenge for any performer. Not only can we experience a range of external distractors such as our opposition or the crowd but we can also experience a number of unhelpful thoughts, emotions and physiological symptoms which can lead to increased pressure and stress.

This applied and educational training plan will provide you with the knowledge about concentration and the different types of focus you use within your chosen arena. We will explore internal and external distractors and look at a range of practical solutions to help you build and improve your focus.

Course content

Welcome 1 Lecture: Welcome to your training plan

00:43
Introduction 1 Lecture: Introducing your training

04:08
Understanding concentration and focus 5 Lectures: What is concentration

02:56

Understanding attention

02:10

Narrow and broad focus

03:29

Internal Vs. External focus

02:49

Examples of focus

03:23
Shifting attentional focus 1 Lecture: How to shift your attentional focus

07:38
Understanding distraction 1 Lecture: What distracts you

06:58
Strategies to improve focus 6 Lectures: Developing helpful thoughts

05:58

Developing cues/triggers

03:42

How to develop your cues

03:57

If then planning

04:15

Change from a TIC to a TOC

04:51

Concentration grid

01:46
Overview 1 Lecture: Review slide

02:22

Course materials

9 files

Change from a TIC to a TOC
Developing your cues
Understanding the different types of attentional focus
How to improve your focus
If then planning
Moving from unhelpful to helpful
Shifting attentional focus
Losing focus
How to improve your focus as an athlete

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Adam Morris

Adam is managing director of BelievePerform which he founded in 2012. Adam has a passion for inspiring, educating and helping others to overcome problems and develop positive mental health. He is focused on reducing the stigma attached to mental health and building online content that can be used to help build people’s resilience and coping skills.

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