15 ways to stay focused all day

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This article is published in collaboration with Business Insider.
Focusing is no small feat. It seems that every minute there’s a new Tweet to read or co-worker to chat with. But all those distractions can make us incredibly unproductive.
But you don’t have to go to extremes to get focused. Here are some science-backed ways to help you stay focused throughout your day:
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Author: Dylan Roach is currently a Graphic Designer for Business Insider. Lydia Ramsey is a reporter for Business Insider, covering the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Jessica Orwig is a science reporter at Business Insider.
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