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You always yearn to get good grades in school. Your parents put pressure on you and you promise yourself that you will learn better, but you keep getting distracted. No problem! If you try to find ways to focus, set a schedule, and choose a good study seat, you can eliminate sources of distraction that you must cope with and limit the factors that you cannot prevent. block completely.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Concentrate the mind

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   Stay focused by the "here, now" approach. Every time you realize your mind is starting to wander, stop and tell yourself "here, right now". You may have to do this more than once, but through it you will always remind yourself that you want to focus on the task at hand.
   • If you stick to this approach, you will find yourself getting distracted less and less.

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   Eliminate specific distractions when you notice them. Let's say you are trying to study in a library but are constantly distracted by someone's texts. Next time, if this happens, you will have to try not to see the message. Go on like this every time the distractions come suddenly, and you will end up noticing it anymore.

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   Give yourself some time off to worry. Sometimes life has so many busy things, so it is not strange if you neglect your studies because you are busy thinking about something else. Instead of pretending that those needs don't exist, give yourself a place to relieve yourself. Take 5 minutes to think about everything that bothers you, but then remind yourself that it's time to focus on the main task right now: learning.

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   Prioritize learning by setting primary goals. When the exams come, you probably often think that you have to learn everything. Break down your work and only set one main goal to make it easier to control and less distract you.
   • For example, if you're going to have a three-chapter biology test, you don't have to learn to cram everything in one session. You should focus first on the parts you find it difficult, such as the "Krebs cycle" section.

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   Log out of the network. Texting, social media, calls and other distractions from electronic devices are some of the biggest barriers to staying focused while studying. Luckily, the repairs are quite easy and completely within your control. Please disconnect!
   • Turn off the notification function on the device. Better yet, turn it off.
   • Do not listen to the phone or view messages. Turn off your phone if possible, or at least keep it silent.
   • If you can't stop these distractions, look for apps that block social media, some websites, or other things that distract you from your studies.

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   Pay attention to your energy level. People procrastinate and procrastinate on the hardest task and the toughest task. However, your energy level will be higher when you start learning, so it's best to work hard first, easier tasks to do later. This will help you maintain good concentration when you need it most.

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   Take a break from time to time. This may sound counterintuitive, but pausing for a moment is actually more beneficial than working non-stop. About once an hour, get up and take a 5-minute break. This will refresh you so you can stay focused when you return to the task.
   • There are great benefits to doing a little bit of exercise, like going for a walk.

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   Don't try to do more than one thing at a time. Some people think that multitasking means being able to work faster. But actually you lose focus when trying to do many things at the same time, for example, while doing homework while watching TV or shopping on the internet. Instead, focus on one thing at a time. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Use a timetable

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   Make a study schedule. If you have to study many things or subjects, it can seem difficult to study everything thoroughly. In this case, create a timetable that divides the hours for each specific subject. This will make learning seem less overwhelming and help you focus on each task.
   • For example, you might decide to study biology for one hour on a Monday night, and then for 1 hour to study English. Next, on Tuesday afternoons, study math for 2 hours.
   • Keep a schedule, but make flexible changes if needed. For example, if there is a biology test next Tuesday, you could study a student for 2 hours on Monday night, and move English to the next day.
   • If you are studying with others by your side, post your study timetable so they know when not to disturb you.

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   Change subjects every 2 hours. A little difference will help keep your mind clear and focused. If you try to study a subject for too long, your energy level and attention span will also drop. Should change subjects to combat this situation. For example, after 2 hours of math study, take a break and switch to English.

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   Use entertainment as a reward. In fact, distracting hobbies can be used positively as incentives for you to complete your studies. Let's say you need to learn geometry for an hour, but your mind gets distracted by videos of funny cats, tell yourself that if you pass that time without being distracted. then you will allow yourself to watch all the cat videos you like. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Create learning environment

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   Find a place that keeps you interested in studying. If the serious books and atmosphere at the library keep you focused on trigonometry, go there. If the comfy armchair and the coffee cup in the nearby coffee shop are the things you need to finish your English lesson, look for that one. Most importantly, the location should be able to motivate you in your studies.
   • Most people prefer a place that is neither too cold nor too hot.
   • The learning environment should not be noisy. Some people like a completely quiet place, others like a little noise.
   • If you are often distracted when studying, choose a seat facing the wall instead of facing the window, hallway or other seats.

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   Let others know if you are studying at home. Put a sticky note on the door letting everyone know you are studying. That way no one will bother you.
   • You can also text your friends that you are studying and tell them not to distract you.

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   Only use music if you are sure it keeps you focused. Studies of music's effects on concentration while studying have shown mixed results. If you feel like listening to music gives you more energy and concentration, you can use music. However, there are a few things to keep in mind:
   • Listen to music at low volume.
   • Choose non-verbal music to reduce your distraction.
   • Consider using "white noise" instead of music.
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