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then closing your eyes for a few seconds trying to picture, with as
much clarity as they can,
to remember the candle flame. Once the
crispness of the image fades, they would look at the candle for
another 30 seconds and repeat the same steps. By practicing this
technique, you will be able to improve your concentration and
memory.
‘Nothing’ thinking
Another very old technique that has been used as a form of
meditation which also improves concentration and focus is to
practice ‘thinking nothing’. As silly as it sounds, the mind is always
wondering in thought and to be able to focus the mind on ‘nothing’ is
a real challenge. This exercise can be done anywhere by anyone and
is very straightforward.
To try this exercise, all you need to do try focusing on nothing. As soon
as something comes into your head, or you think of something, you’ll
have to start over. The best place to practice this exercise is in a quite
location. Time yourself and see how long you can last.
Improving Your Concentration
A summary of the techniques described to improve your concentration
in this chapter are:
1.
Use a to-do list
2.
Keep a worry list
3.
Eat, sleep & exercise
4.
Keep motivated
5.
Reduce external distracters
6.
Practice Tibetan concentration technique
7.
Practice thinking ‘nothing’
Take note of the internal and external distracters that are robbing you
of your concentration. Follow the ‘improving your concentration’
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