Do you ever notice you are reading the same sentence more than once?
Perhaps you might notice that when you attempt to concentrate on something serious, your thoughts wander to minor activities.
Everybody has those days, but sometimes it is more than a hard day. Without even realizing it, it can be easy to lose focus and have a harder time with work.
Spotting Signs of Focus Problems at Work
When it becomes difficult to focus in the workplace, it is not always obvious.
At times, these issues present themselves in subtle forms and are not noticeable. You could think that it is just a busy period or stress.
Noticing patterns can help you understand what is really going on.
Things You Might Notice
Here are some simple signs that focus issues are making work more difficult:
- Often putting off big tasks and choosing smaller things to do instead
- Finding deadlines come up quickly and having trouble planning your day
- Making mistakes like missing details or typing errors
- Trying to do more than one thing at once and ending up feeling scattered
- Feeling like you are always behind or that your list of things to do never gets smaller
How Today Telemedicine Can Support You
If these signs sound familiar to you, please know that there’s help and support for you.
Today Telemedicine offers care for both your body and your mind, so you can get help with focus from wherever you are most comfortable.
Trouble with focus can have many causes like feeling anxious, feeling down, or just having too much on your mind.
Here are some ways we can help:
- ADD and ADHD testing with computer programs that are approved and easy to use
- Support from psychiatry providers who can help with feelings like anxiety or sadness and talk with you about care options
- Therapy visits where you can talk to someone, learn new ways to deal with stress, and find little changes that make focus easier
Learn About Our Providers
At Today Telemedicine, you are heard and cared for. Providers like Sarah Purdy, APRN, take all the time to listen and understand your story.
You are seen as a whole person and not just as a set of problems. Many people say they finally feel like someone is on their side and helping them find simple ways forward.
Trouble with focus does not have to keep you from doing well at work! Even small steps can help you feel more comfortable and sure of yourself at your job.
If you are ready to talk, you can set up an appointment with Today Telemedicine today. We can look for small ways to help you feel better about yourself and your work.
FAQs
How does a lack of focus time impact you and your work?
The inability to concentrate can make you:
- Work slowly
- Make errors
- Be stressed
- In the long run, it may also impact how other people view your work
What are the five big drivers of performance in an individual?
Here are the five big drivers of performance in an individual:
- Your mood
- Your health
- Your workplace
- Your motivation
- Your skills all matter
What does it mean when you cannot focus on your work?
It means your mind cannot settle on one task. You might be tired, stressed, or facing a challenge like ADHD or feeling anxious.
What is lack of focus a symptom of?
It can be a sign of:
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Feeling down
- Too much stress
- Feeling tired
- Even health concerns like a thyroid problem or missing vitamins
