✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

42.9 – Improving Attention When Receiving Instructions: Strengthening attention when receiving instructions helps you process and retain information accurately. Concentration begins with removing distractions and staying mentally present. Eye contact, body posture, and active listening all help your brain stay engaged. Sometimes repeating key parts silently reinforces focus and comprehension. Short mental breaks between long sets of instructions can refresh your mind and reduce fatigue. Practicing mindfulness—staying aware of the moment—also improves how well you absorb details. When you give full attention, directions feel clearer and easier to follow. Avoid multitasking, as it divides focus and increases errors. Being intentional about listening shows professionalism and reliability. Improving attention is like strengthening a muscle—it grows stronger with consistent effort. Focused listening transforms complex tasks into achievable actions done correctly the first time.

About this course

Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

This course includes:
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  • Flexibility to work at your own pace, when it fits your schedule

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