6 Ways to Improve Focus
I used to think struggling to focus meant I just wasn’t trying hard enough. But what I’ve come to understand, both personally and professionally, is that focus isn’t about forcing yourself to push through. It’s about listening to what your nervous system might be trying to tell you. When your system feels overwhelmed, unsafe, or disconnected, staying present can feel nearly impossible. That’s not failure, it’s a sign you need support, not pressure. Here are 6 somatic ways to gently reconnect and make space for focus again: Let Your Body Give You Feedback - Your body often knows when something’s off before your mind does. Tight shoulders, shallow breath, fidgeting…these are cues. Pause, check in with what you’re feeling physically, and notice without needing to fix. Use Grounding Practices to Come Back - If your mind is drifting or your body feels buzzy, grounding can help. Try pressing your feet into the floor, looking around and naming what you see, or breathing slowly to he...