Choose a workplace where you can see other people focused on their tasks. This will help you concentrate better.

Choosing a workplace where you can see other people focused on their tasks can help you concentrate better. This phenomenon can be explained by the influence of physical cues on our mental state. When you see others working with concentration, it serves as a visual reminder and motivation for you to stay focused as well. This principle is often applied in shared workspaces such as libraries and coffee shops, where the presence of other working individuals creates a productive atmosphere.

Additionally, observing others working hard can create a sense of social pressure and responsibility, which can enhance your own efforts. This effect has even been observed in studies where participants exerted more mental effort when they saw others performing a difficult task. Working in an environment with focused individuals can therefore be a powerful incentive to increase your own concentration and productivity. So, try working from a coffee shop or a library, where you are surrounded by others who are also busy with their tasks.

Jeroen Sangers @jeroensangers