You might notice that you are distracted today because your attention seems to waver from one idea to another. Your agitation could leave you feeling physically restless and perhaps even nervous. If it seems that your mind is taking you off track today, you may want to work on developing concentration by using an affirmation, which is a mental sentence that helps train your mind. You can create a simple statement such as "I am here now" or "Be present" in order to gently remind yourself to focus every time your mind wanders. You might want to draw your attention to your breath, using both it and your affirmation to calm your mind. Continue using this throughout the day, and you might notice that you not only feel less distracted but you also experience an overall sense of mental well-being.

Affirmations are powerful tools that bring our minds into the present moment. The very nature of the mind is to wander from place to place. The random quality and tone of our thoughts tend to make us feel anxious, which in turn makes it even more difficult to concentrate. Once we start watching our minds, we realize that our thoughts are what distract us, and the only way to focus is by learning how to control our inner dialogue. Creating a mental reminder allows us to develop this control and train our minds to focus. By using an affirmation today, you will notice that it will be easier to get things done through the strength of a composed mind.