This year, many folks have had to adopt full work-from-home schedules or perform their duties under a long, extensive list of changes. Focus isn't so easy to come by when your normal routine gets upended.

If your situation fits these criteria now or in the future, use these tips to help bolster your ability to concentrate.

Start your day with exercise.

Getting up to exercise for 20 minutes in the mornings can bring huge improvements to your overall ability to focus throughout the day. Adopting a steady workout routine can lead to improvements in job performance and stamina.

Spend time outdoors

Studies have shown that spending time in nature can improve your overall mood and focus levels. Spend a couple hours outside each week (without your smartphone) and reap the positive benefits of fresh air and plant life.

Get 7 hours of sleep.

Nothing will kill your ability to focus like sleep deprivation. Healthy adults should try to get at least 7 hours of sleep each night. Successful tech executives like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg largely attribute their success to healthy habits like getting enough sleep each and every night.

Meditate

Meditation is an age-old practice known to provide many health benefits including improvements in memory, focus and concentration. Taking a few minutes to breathe deeply and let go of the world around you can be very healing. Build meditation into your daily routine for the best results.