Test: What helps you find focus?

You can’t avoid change in life, and the turbulent feelings, emotions and responses that can come with it. But if you’ve lost sight of your sense of purpose, you might find life’s hurdles harder to tolerate, with a knock-on effect on your focus and motivation.

You may find yourself baffled by the extremes of your thinking – one day desperate to start something new, the next, craving the security of familiarity. So it’s hard to trust your instincts and know you’re directing your efforts in the right place. The key to regaining your focus is finding clarity on what’s really important to you.

Sometimes, stepping off the rollercoaster with time away is the answer, giving you a chance to think big-picture. But if that’s not possible, small changes can also make a difference and help you focus on living a life that’s more in line with your values.

You can also boost your focus by shoring up your resilience and supporting your general wellbeing. Start by making a list of the things in life that you find soul restoring, whether that’s simply good conversations with friends, being outdoors or listening to music. Then make sure you create time in every day for at least one of these activities.