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Is homework difficult for you? If you have trouble concentrating, you can learn to strategize properly to complete the exercise properly. Learn to prepare for homework, focus on your work, and do homework effectively.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Preparing for Homework

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   Find a quiet place to work. It will be difficult to concentrate if you sit in the living room, where your brother is playing Xbox at full volume. Try to find a quiet place where you can study in peace and focus on what you need to do.
   • Your room is usually the best place, but any other location might suit. Choose a specific place to do your homework every night, like the dining table or the living room table.
   • If you can't find a quiet place at home, or you don't have a private room, try staying at school after school to finish homework. Or you can go to the public library to study.

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   Bring everything you will need to complete your homework. Before you get started, collect all the necessary materials and supplies and arrange them neatly on the desk. If you already have everything you need, you'll be able to focus on what you're doing without having to worry about where the scale is or where to find your note pad. Being organized is very important, so clean up the mess before studying.
   • Bring a glass of water or a healthy snack, so you don't have an excuse to leave work when you crave food. Keep your butt on the chair firmly.

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   Eliminate all distractions. Turn off computers, Facebook, Twitter, or anything else that distracts you. If you are trying to concentrate, get rid of everything except the exercise in front of you and any other directly related to it.
   • If you struggle with the urge to check your phone or computer, leave them in another room, or give them to your mother to manage. Please only get these items back when you take a break.
   • Many recent studies suggest that listening to soothing non-verbal music can improve concentration when you do homework. This doesn't apply to everyone, but experiment with music and see if it helps.

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   Write down a to-do list for your homework. Before you start, write down everything you need to do to complete the assignment in a detailed list. Even if you already have a study planner or something similar, having a clear list right in front of you and at home before you start working is fine, it will help you mark things I have finished in the process.
   • Write down the subject name and outlines of what you should do in your assignment. Write down your submission deadlines and try to predict how long it will take you to complete each assignment.
   • Arrange to-do tasks from hardest to easiest, so you can get started on solving the hardest tasks first. Or you can schedule tasks based on how long they are supposed to be completed, and you can focus on the most time consuming work. Both of these methods work.

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   Make a schedule. When you don't have a plan, sometimes you will find it difficult to keep working. Try to break down certain timelines for each of the things you need to accomplish. For example, you could do your science homework from 4:00 to 5:00, then complete math homework from 5:00 to 6:00. This will help you stay on the right path and not slip away from what you are doing. Deadlines will help you complete the exercise with a certain intensity, and you will not fall into the state of "water to the feet to jump".
   • Knowing the deadlines for assignments is so important that you can plan them well. It can be difficult if you do 4 different assignments at the same time the night just before the submission deadline.
   • Keep your work area tidy as well. Doing math exercises in between English flashcards is not the best way to focus on work.
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Part 2 of 3: Do your thing

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   Take a minute to "switch on" your mind. Switching from everyday life to learning mode is not easy if you just turn on the switch. Give your brain time to change from a radio view to a read and study mode. Go through the textbook before you get started, so you can gradually get ready.
   • Jotting down your memos can be extremely effective. The notes you wrote down last Friday afternoon are not necessarily etched in your mind. This is an easy way to learn and will help you get started with brainstorming.

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   Let's do the hardest lessons first. Many people have found that the most effective way to approach homework is to start with the "toughest" exercises and tackle them all first. If you really hate math, but are very interested in English, do math homework first and then reward yourself in English more easily. You will feel tired after hours of homework, but the job will also be easier.
   • Alternatively, you may find it more effective to start with the most time consuming exercise. They can also be the hardest jobs, but that is not always the case.

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   Try to speak out loud when doing homework. If you struggle to concentrate while doing something over and over again, read the text aloud to help your brain just revolve around that thing. This will keep you from being distracted.
   • If you find speaking out loud a little silly, you don't need to speak loudly either. You just need to whisper. When you are trying to find a way to solve the problem, speak out loud. Hearing your thoughts helps your creativity.

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   Complete one exercise before moving on to another exercise. Don't jump from exercise to exercise. Instead, complete one lesson before moving on to the next. According to recent studies, doing many things at the same time will temporarily decrease your intelligence index (IQ) and cognitive ability in each lesson, making the task more and more difficult.
   • Please mark what you have done in the process. As soon as you complete a lesson, check it beside it - you may also have several tick boxes for each section. Being able to put a mark next to something and think: I've done this, it really feels great and will motivate you to move on.
   • If you are really "stuck" at a certain point, put it aside for now. Staring at useless things will only frustrate you and waste your time. Starting another lesson will help you feel better (because it feels like starting something new) and you will feel a lot better doing the other again at a different time.

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   Know when to stop. A late night with homework? Try not to work more than an hour or two after your usual bedtime. Do as much as you can, and get it done in the morning if you still have missing pieces. If you can't finish, plan better next time.
   • Work gets worse as you get more and more tired, and you affect your focus the next day. When you mess with your work and sleep hours, you have trouble planning, dividing your time, and evaluating your workload.
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Part 3 of 3: Staying Motivated

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   Take short breaks often. Instead of a long break, take a few breaks with short intervals between different exercises. For example, take a five-minute break for snacks after you've worked for 30-60 minutes.
   • Take five minutes to stretch, go for a walk, or do something active, instead of just sitting and watching Facebook. Make sure you do not sit at your desk for many consecutive hours, which is very important.
   • When you don't take a break between hours, you will feel like work never stops.Productivity and concentration suffer, as you end up wasting time doing other things like going on social media, doing miscellaneous painting, or working with poor quality.

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   Be careful with caffeine (caffeine). Caffeine gives a "kick" to a few students, but small but extremely essential and effective for concentration. For others, this is a quick way of constantly fidgeting like a hyperactive squirrel. Don't drink more than the usual coffee or caffeinated drink you would normally drink. It will make it harder to focus.
   • Better than caffeine, make sure your body has enough water. Drink water or juice to make sure your brain is working at all levels.

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   Try doing homework with others. Concentrating can be difficult if you are alone in a small room with only books and pens. Sometimes working in open spaces with others, or studying with large groups can be helpful. They can keep you accountable for the job. If you say you're writing an essay and they see you watching Tumblr, they'll prompt you and stop you from falling off.
   • Unless you share your answers, doing homework together is not cheating. It's really just a matter of time management and smart learning skills.

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   Reward yourself when you're done. After each exercise you complete, it's important to reward yourself with something for the hard work you're doing. Working towards an enjoyable activity, a little treat, or free time will motivate you to get things done faster, meaning you'll have to focus.
   • Try this tip: Cut a few colored pieces of paper into strips or squares and write down all the exercises you have for the day. Put them on a stack. Create another stack of paper with the same amount of rewards. You can write rewards like checking your phone or personal Facebook page, playing a game for 10 minutes, watching a new episode on the air, or anything you want or you will do in your spare time.
   • When you complete a card, choose one from the stack of rewards. This is a great way to get things done and enjoy the things you love to do. Don't get too caught up in the rewards. Just one episode on television, not the entire season.
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Advice

• Wear comfortable clothing. This will prevent you from itching or feeling stiff while working.
• If you're in the mood for homework, think about the fun things you can do when you're done.
• Focus on your work, not on your friends. If you get a call from them, say you'll call them back later.
• Don't waste time trying to focus on your homework, just get it done.
• Make sure you're in a clean room so you don't take the excuse of “cleaning up” instead of doing your homework.
• Do not work in a place with television, cooking, or odors that are difficult to smell.
• Before sitting down to work, try exercising, like jogging or jumping. Practice for a few minutes so your blood can flow well.
• Some studies have said that natural scenery enhances your productivity and concentration. Make a window-to-back view of your home, but make sure nothing distracts the outside. A few pictures on the wall or a vase of flowers may also help.
• Make a schedule for homework. For example, you have 15 minutes of radio viewing if you complete all math and science exercises. Reward yourself.
• Some people think that music helps them work faster, while others say music is more distracting. Much of this depends on the person.
• Turn off notifications on your phone and / or turn off notifications from messaging groups. This will prevent you from constantly checking the phone.
• Before doing your homework, eliminate all distractions (e.g. phone, computer, storybook, food) so you can focus on your work.

Warning

• Don't stall; all it does is put pressure on you, making you less and less willing to do your homework! The consequences will be very bad, and you will get angry at yourself for not doing your homework when you have time. Plus, you create even more work for yourself because now you have both homework coming due as well as homework submitted late.
• Force yourself to focus and concentrate. If you don't pay attention and do your homework, chances are you will score poorly on the course test!