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Poor concentration: why it has an impact on my day?

Difficulty concentrating could lead to problems performing at work and might be perceived as distressing by individuals who are concerned about the possible potential negative consequences of being unable to complete an important task.

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Concentration is an attentional process that involves the ability to focus on the task at hand while ignoring distractions.

Both attention span and concentration can vary for a number of reasons. Some people simply find it more difficult to tune out distractions. Age and lack of sleep can affect concentration.

It is easy to become frustrated when try to concentrate but you just can’t, because you are unable to concentrate. This can lead to stress and irritation, which tends to make focusing on the task at hand even more difficult.

Anxiety impairs cognitive performance by increasing the bottom-up, stimulus-driven processing of threatening information. This presents as increased attention to negative thoughts (worry) or to external stimuli (attentional bias to threat or threat-interference), leaving insufficient resources for the task at hand.

Some techniques for improving concentration may work well, whereas others may be less effective. Try a range of approaches to see what helps.

Take a break. As soon as you feel your concentration waver, take a short mental break. Refresh yourself with a cool drink or nutritious snack, take a quick walk, or go outside and get some sun.
Vary your diet. The foods you eat can affect cognitive functions like concentration and memory. Avoid processed foods, too much sugar, and very greasy or fatty foods. Make time for exercise. Better concentration is one of the many benefits of regular exercise.
Meditation and mindfulness practices can bring various benefits, improved concentration being just one.
Yoga, deep breathing, and many other practices can help you meditate.