Cannot Concentrate

Being stressed, fatigued, or overloaded (eg. technology overload) can negatively impact your ability to pay attention. Take a 15-minute break, and then try again.

Lack of sleep can affect your mind's ability to focus. Try again after a nap or a good night's sleep.

A complex task can be overwhelming, making it difficult to focus on what to do next. Make time to break down your work into simple steps, then tackle them one at a time.

Consult a doctor, in case the problem is caused by a medical issue, such as hormone fluctuations, ADD/ADHD, anemia, diabetes, depression, or anxiety.

Certain medications can influence your ability to concentrate. Likewise, forgetting to take your regular medication may make it harder to focus. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you suspect your medication may be contributing to the problem.

Hayfever and allergies can cause 'brain fog', making it difficult to concentrate. If you regularly suffer from allergies, administer your normal treatment. Otherwise, consult your doctor or phamacist for assistance.

Evidence suggests that physical activity may be linked to improved concentration. Join a gym and/or play sports regularly and you'll be more focused again.

Caffeine can improve your concentration significantly for a period of time, while it also provides a spark of energy. Consider drinking some coffee, tea or other drinks that contain caffeine.

Caffeine has been shown to improve concentration, although excess caffeine can have the opposite effect. Drink some coffee or tea but set a limit.

Inability to concentrate may be a symptom of occupational burnout. Take a vacation with family or friends for a few days to clear your mind.

Boredom or low job satisfaction can make it very difficult to concentrate at work. It may be that your role doesn't challenge you enough, or that it's simply time to reach for something different.

Low blood sugar and energy can leave you feeling tired or easily distracted. For a quick boost of nutrients, choose a light, healthy snack, such as fruit or nuts.

Dehydration may cause headaches, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating.

Computers, cell phones, tablets and tv can easily distract you and make you unable to concentrate on your tasks. Keep those devices turned off until you are done.

If your task has to be completed through a computer, avoid visiting social media websites like facebook and twitter, and stop playing games.

Stress can have a very negative impact on your concentration. If you feel pressured often, consult your doctor or psychologist and seek a medication.

Relaxation techniques like meditation, yoga and prayers have proved to be very effective in regards to concentration problems. When a person is stressed out and pressured, the focus turns into specific thoughts only. Thus, concentration is limited to certain things only.

Meditation is very easy, but if you are unsure on how to do it follow some of these guides: http://www.yogajournal.com/category/meditation/

Eating too much (especially unhealthy food) can make you feel really uncomfortable and sleepy. Eating too little on the other hand can limit your energy. Both of those cases will lead to problems with concentration. Improve your diet and balance your meals to start noticing the improvement.

When trying to complete just a single task, your brain is more focused on it in comparison to multitasking, where mistakes can be common.