Introduction
Do you travel often? Are you that guy hanging around the plane terminals with your laptop and computer backpack? You probably like to get work done on the plane. Isn’t it difficult to concentrate during your flight?

If you are attempting to meet a pressing deadline and prepare to keep busy on the plane, then read the following article about how to maintain attention while on a plane.

Silence the noise
Distractions will not ameliorate focus. I know - you want to stay on top of your emails, keep your IM on, and be at everyone’s beckoned call, but you need to maintain focus and tend to one thing at a time. Put your blackberry away in your carry-on backpack and focus on one task.

Know your environment
Look around the plane when all passengers have boarded and all the name brand luggage has been loaded underneath the plane. Get a sense of any potential distractions (children, talkative people traveling together, etc.). If you are prepared for a distraction, you will not give it attention when it occurs, and you can stay focused.

Think ahead
Know what you will be working on, what it will take to complete the process, and have a general sense of what the result will look like. Creating a mental picture and planning will promote the ease of your concentration in completing your tasks.

Establish a deadline
Set a time when you want a certain task to be completed. A deadline is especially useful when time is limited, other ideas may occur that will make you lose sight of the primary task, taking a nap with your comfort accessories, and when procrastination would otherwise be imminent.

Eat healthy
We are often tempted to consume coffee and foods high in fat content when we are on the go. Besides the obvious long-term health detriment, these foods are not conducive to immediate sharpness of the mind. Drink plenty of water and eat light and healthy before your flight.

Be patient
It takes at least fifteen minutes to procure a sense of concentration. Be patient; think about something relaxing like finally arriving back home, taking the clothes out of your luggage, and doing one of your most beloved hobbies. When you feel at ease and focused, start on your work.

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