①In today’s busy world, research shows that more and more people are feeling “time poor”. Time poverty (贫穷) can happen when study, work, or social duties take up too much of a person’s time, leaving little or no time for fun or personal interests. It can also happen when people feel like they are running out of time to reach their goals or finish tasks before the deadline (截止日期). Besides, we often say “yes” to any extra work. It could be to help your team or your friends. But by saying “yes” to everything, you are adding another task to an already full plate.

②People who don’t have enough time fail to perform well at work and remain stressed. Too much stress can harm mental (心理的) health. Moreover, less quality (优质的) time with friends and families can make a person feel lonelier. So how can you stop being time poor?

③Firstly, manage your time properly. It may seem harmless to stay in bed till noon on weekends, but the time wasted every week can add up quickly if you don’t realize it. In order to make better use of your time, you can make careful plans before you actually spend it. Try to find out what things in your life are not that important for now and put them off. In this way, you can stick to your plan and focus better on your work.

④Secondly, make quality time a true value in your life. It’s important to focus on how you spend your time with someone or doing something. Train yourself to be more present in your life. That is to say, pay attention to one thing at a time. For example, when you are spending time with your family, be present and enjoy yourself rather than still worry about work.

⑤We are all given the same 24 hours each day. By managing your time properly and valuing quality time, you can make the most of your life and become the real owner of it.

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Do you find yourself studying the same page for 15 minutes? Are you thinking of a TV show while doing your homework? 【小题1】. Concentration is the ability to focus on a task at hand. Luckily, concentration can be improved through training.

Start by creating a space that’s quiet, and comfortable. Take away your smart phone, TV or something like that. 【小题2】. This area is your concentration zone, and you should use it only for working. After a while, your brain will automatically switch to concentration mode as soon as you sit down.

Physical health also plays a part in concentration. Healthy food, enough sleep, and regular exercise help your mind stay sharp. When stress gets in the way, you can try meditation(冥想). 【小题3】.

American communication and creativity expert Sam Horn provides more tips for improving your “FOCUS”.

F=Five More Rule. When you think you can’t work anymore, just do five more minutes.

O=One “Think” at a time. 【小题4】. Instead, set a time for thinking about a single task.

C=Conquer Procrastination(克服拖延症). Sometimes we don’t feel like concentrating, so we put off work. Just ask yourself, “Will it get easier later?” Then you will probably want to get it over with.

U=Use Your Hands as Blinkers. Cup your hands and only pay attention to what you are reading.

S=See As If for the First Time. Look at each moment like it is the first or last time you will see or experience it.

【小题5】. Use above tips and find out for yourself.