Hello.
I am harassed by a group of teenagers. They can follow me or jump in front of me in traffic. They can be waiting in my workplace parking lot when I get to work or when I get off. I get off my game and can't concentrate. I am concerned that this might show up on my job. I don't want my job to suffer for this. How can I ignore these teenagers or not have the distractions bother me? What do you suggest? I have the download on improving concentration and focus. Also (side note), the police are aware of this situation. Because of the laws, I can't do anything until other factors happen. Maybe my mind is concentrating on those other factors. Please help. Thanks.
Also, I have heard of athletes having ultimate concentration and focus even with dealing with fanatic fans, naysayers and etc. I want this kind of focus. How can I obtain this?
How to maintain concentration and focus
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by greenarleen » Mon Jun 09, 2014 8:50 pm
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by Paul Thomas » Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:12 pm
Hi and welcome to this forum!
There will be a reason that these teenagers are harassing you. It's probably because they enjoy seeing some kind of reaction from you. So, I would start by ignoring them. Whatever they are saying or doing (within reason), just ignore them. If they stop getting their "kick", they will get bored and leave you alone.
I suspect what is also happening is that you are spending a lot of time thinking about them. That's only natural. However, as you say, it does distract from your concentration and focus. So, when thoughts about them come into your mind, acknowledge these thoughts, then say "Cancel" and switch your mind to something else. You might have to do this often to start with.
Athletes achieve this kind of focus with lots of practice. They use techniques such as visualising or mental rehearsal to see themselves achieving what they want and acting calmly with fanatic fans etc. As they visualise what they want to happen over time, their unconscious mind starts to act out what they visualise. Athletics also talk about being "in the zone". Many people have had experiences of being in the zone, but it's one of those things that is difficult to switch on at will.
Hope this helps your situation. Good luck!
There will be a reason that these teenagers are harassing you. It's probably because they enjoy seeing some kind of reaction from you. So, I would start by ignoring them. Whatever they are saying or doing (within reason), just ignore them. If they stop getting their "kick", they will get bored and leave you alone.
I suspect what is also happening is that you are spending a lot of time thinking about them. That's only natural. However, as you say, it does distract from your concentration and focus. So, when thoughts about them come into your mind, acknowledge these thoughts, then say "Cancel" and switch your mind to something else. You might have to do this often to start with.
Athletes achieve this kind of focus with lots of practice. They use techniques such as visualising or mental rehearsal to see themselves achieving what they want and acting calmly with fanatic fans etc. As they visualise what they want to happen over time, their unconscious mind starts to act out what they visualise. Athletics also talk about being "in the zone". Many people have had experiences of being in the zone, but it's one of those things that is difficult to switch on at will.
Hope this helps your situation. Good luck!
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by greenarleen » Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:23 pm
Paul,
Thank you for your help I will definitely practice canceling the thought. Also, I will work on not giving a reaction whenever these teenagers are around. The visualization sounds good too.
Thank you for your help I will definitely practice canceling the thought. Also, I will work on not giving a reaction whenever these teenagers are around. The visualization sounds good too.
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