In the fast-paced everyday life, it can be difficult to understand how to focus your attention. We constantly live in an abundance of emails, notifications and other distractions that make it difficult to focus on what is important to us. Ideas on how to focus your energy on the work with the greatest impact can be gleaned from these three books, which are also in the library of Capitalia employees.

1. James Clear's Atomic Habits (also translated into Latvian) is a great book for anyone who wants to learn about the power of habits. Clear describes how small changes in our daily routine can make a big difference in our productivity. He also gives practical advice on building good habits and breaking bad ones.

Here are some key takeaways from the Atomic Habits book:

• Basics of Habit Formation: The author explains how habits are formed and how we can change them.
• The power of small changes: Kleer argues that small changes in our daily routines can make a big difference in our productivity.
• The Importance of Reminders and Rewards: Clear explains how small reminders and rewards can help us form new habits and break old ones.

2. Your Brain at Work: David Rock's book is a fascinating look at how our brain works. Rock explains how our minds are built to promote productivity, but also identifies factors that can easily undermine it. The author also provides a series of tips on how to overcome any distractions and improve your concentration skills.

Here are some of our most interesting takeaways from Your Brain at Work:

• Two modes of thinking in the brain: Rock explains that the brain has two modes of thinking: focus mode and diffuse mode.
• How to overcome distractions: The author gives advice on how to overcome distractions and focus on absolute focus.
• The importance of breaks: Rock explains that regular breaks are essential to maintaining focus and productivity.

3. Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown is a book about the importance of focusing on what really matters to you. McKune argues that we are often too busy trying to do too much, which leads to burnout and stress. He offers a framework for identifying and eliminating distractions so we can focus on what matters most to us.

Here are some of the most interesting insights from the book:

• Learn to say no: The author argues that we need to learn to say no both at work and in everyday situations.
• The power of clarity: McCune explains that we need to be able to define for ourselves what we want to achieve (in life/work) so that we can focus our efforts accordingly.
• The Importance of Compromise: McCune argues that we cannot achieve and have absolutely everything, so we must be willing to compromise.

These three books are a great resource for anyone looking to increase their productivity. They provide practical tips and strategies that can be easily implemented immediately by gradually adjusting your daily habits. As a result, with relatively little effort, you can learn to manage your time and energy more effectively and achieve more.