As the attention span shrinks in our highly distracted world, errors owing to lack of concentration have multiplied. Where on one hand it's affecting performance in the office environment, it’s a major cause of poor student performance in exams and to a possible extent, also a deterrent towards healthy relationships. Psychiatrist Dr Harish Shetty sorts out your routine problems.ABSENT- MINDED OFFICER
MrGandhi says he is remaining quite absent-minded since the past sixmonths. Recently, he forgot to carry an important project report forthe meeting, causing high embarrassment and flak from seniors. Solution : On examining, heconfessed of being constantly humiliated by his senior that hadnegative impact on his appraisal and bonus. Otherwise an excellentprofessional, he feared facing his boss during meetings and failed toexpress himself. After being compelled to share his frustration, hemustered courage and confronted his senior. Thankfully, it worked. What it means:Angst, anxiety, sadness, and lack of enjoyment of work may cause lapsesin concentration and subsequently short-term memory. Early resolutionhelps and can prevent subsequent depression. SILLY POINT Otherwisea good student, Shreya began making silly errors in her studies andperiodic tests. Her notes remained incomplete. She was about to bereferred to a shrink when her Principal intervened. Solution: "I sleep for not more thanfive hours a day as I have long tuitions. I also wait for my dad toreturn home from work," revealed Shreya. Being in her SSC, she simplyrefused to sleep longer. The Principal reasoned with her as to howmandatory sleep is for the development of the brain, for learning andmost importantly, maintaining the brain body system. What it means:Lack of sleep leads to poor concentration and forgetfulness. Thiscauses reprimand and subsequent loss of esteem. A rested brain worksfaster and is more accurate. ZERO CONCENTRATION Mr.Kamal just could not fill his passport form. In fact, any task whereinone needs to provide a lot of details would get him tensed. Not onlythat, Kamal had poor concentration problem since birth and had lost outon several opportunities in life. Solution: Duringa counseling session, he learnt the skills of carrying out anyintensive activity in shorter durations of time, with many breaks. Forexample, instead of studying a file non-stop for an hour, he does thesame with three spurts of 15 minutes each, accompanied with a fiveminute walk between every session. What it means:For some, concentration problem may be due to genetic reasons, and canbe dealt with medication and counseling. Some may also show symptoms ofselective excellent attention (high concentration in activities ofinterest). SHRINKING BRAIN? A49-year-old bank clerk believed his brain was shrinking when he foundmany of his files riddled with errors and being corrected by hisseniors. It was hard to deal with. Solution: Thisperson in question had a new transfer and now it took him five hours aday to travel to and fro from office. His singing classes and daily jogsuffered and in turn, his razor sharp ability to focus in office took abeating. Though he refused to believe there's any connection betweenthe lack of recreation and the concentration lapses, he agreed to singduring lunch breaks and when traveling. Things became better when heskipped bus to reach railway station and walked it up instead. Spotjogging at home was also practiced. What it means:Exercise, joyful ecstatic recreation improves concentration and a lackof is harmful. Travel time should be used to joke, sing and any similarjoyous group activity. JUNK TO BLAME ? Ms Keyaloved junk food as she’s stopped cooking after a new job. However, herboss complained that her performance on job wasn’t as good as it usedto be earlier. Her husband complained that she is not there when hecommunicates. Solution: Keya's blood testsrevealed Anemia and low Vitamin B12. Also, she was unhappy with herhusband who refused to share household work. Her counseling was aimedat replenishing the lost emotional energy between the couple teamedwith a prescription of dietary supplements. She was advised vegetables,fruits and lots of water. What it means:Emotional pain can cause loss of concentration and vice versa. Lots ofaerated drinks and junk food hurt the brain and causes deficiencies. Attimes, lack of concentration can be an early sign of depression orother mental illnesses. Concentration problem may be due to manyother reasons. However, in a fast paced city like ours, recreation,sound sleep and a regular healthy diet are the key words for a goodmental health. Group Moderator for [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Connect your World with Us join Now - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dimpill_gang/join Affiliated group from dimpill_gang for Only Adult Mails - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fantazies/join Affiliated group from dimpill_gang for Only Health and Food Mails - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Health_and_Gourmet/join Meet people who discuss and share your passions. Go to http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups
