Enter the Zone

With a total of 30 Olympic and world championships, Simone Biles is the most decorated American gymnast ever.

Early in life, Biles was a prodigy.  By the time she was 16, she won her first U.S. and world all-around titles.

Three years later, Simone wowed fans at the 2016 Olympics with an impressive 15.9333 in the vault, 15.3 on the balance beam, and 15.8 for her floor routine, leading the U.S. women’s team to win the gold.

What was her secret?

Finding her “Zone.”

Most people would focus on concentrating more, and I can’t do that.  It almost makes me overthink a lot of my things.  I have to focus on not thinking.

How to Focus Better

Pause and gather your thoughts

You might find breathing exercises to be useful.  The 4-7-8 breathing technique by Dr. Andrew Weil can help soothe you.

According to research, music may also be another way to help you reach your peak. The Sukha's Spotify playlists range from binaural beats to Flow music to help you find your zone. 

Remove distractions

Turn off your phone and focus on one thing at a time. It might be helpful to set up a game plan starting with your MIT (Most Important Task).

Completing your MIT in the morning eases you into the rest of your day. With an accomplished and motivated mindset, you're reading for anything. 

Focus on one thing at a time

Multitasking, (multi-switching) doesn't work. When you multi-switch, it takes over 23 minutes to get focused again. This prevents you from fully immersing yourself in your work and reaching Flow State.

Take a break— even when you don’t need it.

Recognize that your mental health and wellbeing are more important than work.

Finding ease can be done through meditation, mindful practices, stretching, exercising, or even quality time with a furry pet.

Recharged and refreshed, you'll be ready to tackle your next task.

Each person has their own system for reaching their Zone, but having complete focus is a challenge we must all overcome. Time to turn off the thinking and start flowing.