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What to do to stay focused
The main principle for better concentration in the morning is to prepare for the morning routine in the evening.
Most of us find it difficult to concentrate in the morning, and it can take several hours for our brains to wake up and adapt to the new day. Psychologists Supatra Tovar, Rachel Goldman, Joel Moray and Raquel Martin told Parade why it's so difficult to concentrate after waking up, and what habits can help change that.
Why is it difficult to concentrate in the morning?
“Many people find it difficult to concentrate in the morning due to what is called 'sleep inertia,' a state that many of us experience immediately after waking up,” explains Goldman. “Our brains are still transitioning from sleep to wakefulness, and this can lead to slower processing speed…