How doing tasks in Toloka trains your concentration
While you're not born with attention to detail and the ability to focus, they're simple skills to develop. How does Toloka help with that? And how does concentration help in everyday life? We'll tell you in this post.
Limited completion time
All Toloka tasks come with a timer. It might be for two, four, or ten minutes, but the bottom line is that you have no time for distractions. Once you miss the deadline, there's no going back. You won't earn anything even if you did most of the work but didn't have enough time to submit it. And you can't always restart tasks since other Tolokers snatch them quickly.
An important skill for life
The habit of finishing what you start without getting distracted often comes in handy. For example, you might need to learn something new or get something done that's important if boring. Set a timer for the exact amount of time you need. As long as it's running, you're not allowed to check your social media or switch over to other projects. That will gradually become a habit, making it easier for you to focus on what's important and helping you get the job done faster.
Detailed instructions
Generally speaking, task requesters try to give detailed instructions about what you're supposed to do, how you're supposed to do it, and the order you're supposed to follow. That saves time. You don't have to figure everything out while you're working on the task. It also saves you from getting distracted by anything that's not key to the job at hand, teaching you how to follow step-by-step instructions in the process.
An important skill for life
The ability to follow instructions precisely is crucial when it comes to achieving many goals you've probably set for yourself. You decided to run a marathon and put together a training plan? Excellent start. Now use that new skill of yours to follow your instructions and eventually achieve your dream.
Refocusing attention
Your Toloka feed features a range of task types. You start by categorizing items, after which you pick out objects in pictures before finishing with some audio recordings. When you maintain that variety, your brain stays stimulated and engaged. New instructions and activities translate into new neural pathways.
An important skill for life
The ability to go from task to task keeps you from getting hung up on any one thing, teaches you how to avoid losing concentration, and trains voluntary attention. Once you're able to switch between tasks, you'll find you're also able to go from actively working to fully resting.
Wrapping up
Using Toloka tasks to learn how to focus helps you get more done, improve your quality level, and unlock more interesting work that in turn pushes you to the next level of concentration! It's a cycle of learning and development that has you centered around what's most important.
If you keep practicing and learn how to apply your new skills, you'll start enjoying a very happy life. Just don't forget about some well-deserved rest.
