People struggle to keep all important things in mind. However, considering difficulties in focusing on details, such an ability sounds unattainable. Anyway, a method to gain this skill exists. So, let’s unveil some steps for improving concentration.

Firstly, remove a source of conflict — any outside factor that distracts your attention and hinders your focus. However, is it possible to overcome internal conflict without taking desperate measures like quitting a job and moving abroad? The right initial step is to avoid multitasking. Neuroscience experts assert that multitasking decreases your efficiency by half and raises the likelihood of being mistaken by 50%.

For instance, using your smartphone in the car delays your reaction time to stop for 0.5 seconds. If you do the calculations, at a speed of 112 kilometers per hour, your automobile would require an extra 15.5 meters to stop completely — and only imagine what damage may be done at that velocity.

The next effective step is to set a definite goal to limit your mind wandering. By doing so, you recall the object to concentrate on without wasting time on unnecessary things. In this scenario, you can apply the PIC rule: purpose, interest, curiosity. *Purpose* provides you with motivation for studying. Let's take learning German. You can agree to teach German to your cousins who require some practice. So, it’s your goal. As soon as you have determined a purpose, create a feeling of *interest and curiosity* by asking questions on a chosen subject. You may start with “Does it make sense for me now?” or “Can it be useful in my career?”

Now that you are aware of how to enhance your concentration let’s find out how to remember necessary information as well.