Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 4: How to Stay Focused
• Part 2 of 4: How to Create a Concentration Environment
• Part 3 of 4: Making it Easier to Concentrate
• Part 4 of 4: How to use technology to your advantage
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Is it difficult for you to concentrate on your studies? Don't worry, this happens even to the best students. Maybe you need to rethink your way of doing your studies, try a new trick, practice in a quieter place where nothing will distract you, or simply put together a really effective study plan that allows you to take short breaks as often as your brain needs. ... Experiment to find what works for you personally. With the right approach, it will be easier to concentrate.

Steps

Part 1 of 4: How to Stay Focused

1. 1 Make a schedule. If you have a lot of homework, make a plan for the whole day. Try to practice for 30-60 minutes with breaks of 5-10 minutes. Your brain needs pauses to recharge. This is not laziness - this is how you allow your brain to organize information.
   • Try to switch between objects about every hour so as not to get bored and not overload the brain with the same type of information. If you focus on one subject for too long, your brain switches to autopilot mode. The subject change will awaken your mind and motivation.
   • It is helpful to schedule your studies at a specific time each day. This way you will be less distracted, since no other activities will be scheduled for this time.
2. 2 Take time for worrying and extraneous thoughts. Learning is sometimes difficult because the world around us creeps into our thoughts, good or bad. It seems to us that we cannot control thoughts, but we can. Tell yourself what you think of this problem or this symaptic boy or girl when you're done. You will be slightly reassured to know that you will return to your thoughts later. And when the time comes, perhaps these thoughts will no longer seem so important or urgent.
   • If you start to think that your mind is wandering, stop this string tightly. Shake them off in a second, and then return to the material. You are the leader of the gang of your thoughts. You start them, and you can stop them too!
   • Keep a pen and paper handy and write down whatever comes to your mind as you study. Do these things or think about these topics when you have a break.
3. 3 Switch between study methods. For example, you just finished reading a 20-page textbook. The last thing you should do now is read 20 pages. another tutorial... Instead, repeat the terminology using flashcards. Make some graphs to help you remember economic statistics. Listen to audio recordings of a foreign language. Engage other skills and areas of your brain. This will make you less bored.
   • It will also make it easier for your brain to work this way. Switching between the skills you use helps your brain process information faster and keep it... Time will pass faster and will you remember the material better? Plus and another plus.
   • Try using mnemonics and mental pictures to memorize rules and formulas. For example, the sequence of periods of the Paleozoic era - Cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous, Permian - can be memorized by the first letters of the phrase "Every Excellent Student Must Smoke Cigarettes."
4. 4 Reward yourself. Sometimes we need a little encouragement to push ourselves to keep going. If good grades aren't enough on their own, think of something else so you don't focus on your studies. Anything tasty accompanied by your favorite TV show? Shopping? Massage or daytime sleep? What reward does it deserve to do a good job first?
   • If possible, involve your parents in the process. Maybe they can give you the incentive you need? Perhaps, for good grades, they will free you from your least favorite housework or temporarily increase your pocket money. Ask them if they'd be willing to help you put together a kind of incentive plan - after all, demand doesn't get hit.
5. 5 Roll back if necessary. Has it ever happened that you were handed a pile of papers to fill out and you did not know which side to approach them from? It also happens with studies. Understand when to go back to make it easier for you. If you do not have enough knowledge of the basics, do not jump on the task right away. First, figure out what you need to know to complete it.
   • If a history assignment asks the question "What was George Washington's position on the Boston Tea Party?", First you need to know who George Washington is and what the tea party is. Find it out first and only then proceed to answer the question.
6. 6 Make your studies more active. The teachers themselves know, but rarely say this: reading can be boring, especially on topics that do not give you pleasure. Use active reading techniques to help you learn and concentrate more easily. This will keep your thoughts on track and your grades. Here are a couple of ideas:
   • As you read, ask yourself questions.
   • Summarize what you read aloud without looking at the textbook.
7. 7 Make notes of the main ideas, characters, plot and events described. Use as few words as possible and give short examples. Use acronyms and acronyms actively. Include page numbers, titles and authors of books in case you need to refer to a book or return to a question.
   • As you read and take notes, come up with a list of questions about what you read and then use it for review and self-examination.
8. 8 Go online and come back right after the break. Take a break so that it really counts. Go to Facebook. Turn on your phone and check if you have new messages or missed calls. However, do not answer them right away, unless it is something really important. Dive into all of your favorite online activities, but only for a few minutes. Feel the relief and return to your studies. You will be pleased to know that you are still in touch, even if only for a very short time.
   • This little "reboot" will do wonders for your focus. You may feel like these are distractions that knock you off course, but in the end, you can do more. Of course, if you use these breaks wisely.

Part 2 of 4: How to Create a Concentration Environment

1. 1 Choose the right place. Whether you study in your room or in the library reading room, it should be quiet and distraction-free. There should be no TV, pets or anything else that is easily distracted. Moreover, you will need a comfortable chair and good lighting. You shouldn't have tension in your back, neck, or eyes - pain is a distraction too.
   • For example, do not study in front of the TV: this way you will only complete tasks during commercial breaks. You can watch a little TV or listen to the radio, but only as a short break - as short as if you were going to forgive a drink of water or stretch a little.
   • Exercise while sitting on a chair at the table. Don't study in bed unless you sit on top of the bedspread and have a bright reading light from the back. But don't crawl under the covers - you just want to fall asleep. Moreover, the bedroom will begin to be associated with your studies, and this for sure what you want to avoid.
   • A desk for standing work is great for helping you focus on work (and standing is more useful than sitting).
2. 2 Have everything you need for study close at hand. Your pencils and pens, markers and books should be within reach so you don't get distracted while you study. Organize the space so that clutter does not create clutter in your head. Do not let you have to get up and leave the "study zone".
   • Even if you are not sure if you need this notebook or other material on the subject, it should be in the "study area". All textbooks, notebooks, and other papers should be no further than at arm's length. This contributes to the effectiveness of your activities. Only use your laptop if you need it for study. If not, move it away.
3. 3 Keep a snack nearby. Let it be something simple and small, like a handful of nuts, blueberries, a quarter of an apple, or a bar of dark chocolate broken into pieces. Water should also be at hand. Don't drink too much coffee, caffeinated tea, or energy drinks, or you won't fall asleep all night. This will result in overwork and you will feel deathly tired. Then at least pinch yourself, at least slap your cheeks - it will not help.
   • Looking for “superfoods?” Research shows that blueberries, spinach, zucchini, broccoli, dark chocolate and fish can boost brain performance, which is beneficial for the learning process.
4. 4 Write down your study goals. Just for today: what do you want (or need) to do? What you need to do in order to know: for today everything you need has been done, and you can rest with a clear conscience? These are your goals. Write them down so you can see what to aim for.
   • Make sure your goals are achievable. If you need to read 100 pages in a week, break them 20 pages a day - don't bite off more than you can chew. Don't forget about your time limits. If you only have an hour today, what's the most important thing to do?
5. 5 Disconnect your mobile phone and other digital devices. This will help you avoid the temptation to be distracted and stick to your plan better. Use a computer only if you need it for study, otherwise it is an unnecessary risk. For your phone, switch it to airplane mode, unless you need it to be on for emergency calls.
   • There are blockers of sites and programs such as SelfRestraint, SelfControl and Think, with which you can block access to the sites and programs to which you are most distracted. Think: perhaps you really need VKontakte to be blocked for you for an hour. Don't worry - this is a temporary measure.
6. 6 Consider playing soft background music. For some people, music helps to concentrate, for some it does the opposite. Try it and you will see which is best for you. Perhaps the quiet background music will help you forget that you are just studying instead of having fun.
   • Be aware that music suitable for study may differ from what you usually listen to. In general, unfamiliar music is better, as a familiar song can make you listen, or even sing along. Experiment with different genres of music to see if there is music that you enjoy without distracting your attention.
   • Try using a background noise generator that emits sounds of nature: birds chirping, rain, surf, or other pleasant sounds. There are several such free tools available online.

Part 3 of 4: Making it Easier to Concentrate

1. 1 Listen to your body. The fact is that each of us during the day has both periods of energy surge and its decline. When do you see them? Whenever possible, study while you're at your peak. It will be easier for you to focus and keep new knowledge in your head. At any other time, the fight will not be easy.
   • Some people are most productive early in the morning when they have a full day of energy. For others, the peak of productivity comes with the onset of the evening, after a prolonged buildup. Whatever it is in your case, listen to the body and learn during this time.
2. 2 Get enough sleep. The benefits of healthy sleep are virtually endless. In a dream, the level of hormones is regulated and the information received during the day is processed. In addition, after getting enough sleep, you will be able to work at all speeds the next day. In fact, trying to concentrate when you are too tired is physiologically similar to trying to concentrate when you are drunk. If you are having trouble concentrating, this may be the case.
   • Most people need 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night - some a little more, some a little less. How many hours do you sleep if you don't have to get up for an alarm? Try to get that much sleep each night, going to bed a little earlier than usual if necessary.
3. 3 Eat a healthy diet. After all, you are what you eat, and if you eat healthy foods, your brain will be healthy too. Try to eat colored fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats and dairy products, nuts (better to snack on than chips, which are high in fat and salt, or sweets, which are high in sugar), and healthy fats like those found in dark chocolate and olive oil.Thanks to a healthy diet, you will be energized and your brain will be ready for challenging tasks.
   • Avoid white foods such as white bread, potatoes, flour, animal fat, and sugar. Such "dead" foods and sugary drinks lead to a breakdown, including during study.
4. 4 Control your thoughts. You are your motivation, for that matter. If you can convince yourself that you can concentrate, you really can. Take the bull by the horns and start thinking positively: you can do this too. do... Nothing stops you except yourself.
   • Try the 5 more rule. Tell yourself you can solve only five more examples, or work for another five minutes before you stop. When you have completed these five points, do five more... Breaking large tasks into smaller ones makes things easier for those who find it difficult to concentrate for long periods of time, and in general helps the brain to work longer.
   • Try not to make generalizations about your abilities that will hinder your progress. For example, instead of “I don’t understand anything about algebra”, formulate the problem as “I am confused about how to simplify such expressions”.
5. 5 Be the first to complete the most unpleasant tasks. While you are still fresh, your ability to concentrate is at its maximum. Understand the most significant and fundamental concepts first, and only then move on to the easier (less stressful) but more routine learning of the details. If you start with easier tasks, you’ll be thinking and worrying about harder ones all the time, which will reduce your productivity and your ability to concentrate.
   • However, do not get stuck on reading and rereading and do not fight endlessly over a difficult problem or an essay point. Sometimes the most unpleasant part of the task takes the most time, and as a result, there is no time left for anything else. Therefore, try to limit your time and move on to simpler tasks in time, if absolutely necessary.

Part 4 of 4: How to use technology to your advantage

1. 1 See if alpha waves help you concentrate, focus, and remember information better for study or other purposes. Search YouTube for binaural beats and listen to them through headphones. If they help you, you will see that it is just a miracle!
   • Listen to binaural beats as you study. For best results, listen to them at low to medium volume throughout your practice. Long-term listening to binaural beats is not harmful.
2. 2 Follow all the steps and tips for focusing. When combined with a well-planned routine, nutrition, rest, and anything else that helps you learn, it will help improve your memory. Studying is an important part of life, and the ability to concentrate and maintain attention is a skill that will always come in handy.
3. 3 Check how the environment sounds after listening to binaural beats. After several hours of listening, it will take your ears a few minutes to adjust to normal ambient sounds. If your hearing is a little distorted at first, this is completely normal. Binaural beats can have other weird effects, but most are helpful.
   • A headache for 10 to 25 minutes is also normal, which means your brain is adjusting to the rhythms. But if your head hurts for more than 30 minutes, then you better give up listening to binaural beats.
   • Along with binaural rhymes, you can turn on music; this will make the sound more enjoyable. Together, they can improve concentration even more effectively.

Tips

• Highlight important words and sentences and look at them over and over to make them stick in your head. Close the tutorials and say them out loud or write them down.
• Schedule assignments for each day to make sure you complete the work within the allotted time frame.
• Develop your learning habits, such as re-reading previous entries or textbook pages.
• Consider that you will achieve the highest scores and you can do it. Leave everything and just look at your book. Don't make a mess in your head. You must also understand this.
• Diligence (continued effort) is the secret to achieving medium and long term goals; make the effort (strive for what you want to be successful at at a high level: really start developing your skill; desire it and follow it as you hone your talent or skills).
• Helps you think about what you will do if you get a bad or get less than 35 out of 100 points on the test. Think about it and it will force (or "seduce") you to try harder.
• Alternatively, take a bite, grab pieces of fruit or other food; take a sip of chilled juice (from a non-spilling glass or thermos), slices of dried meat with water to kill hunger, and so on. - To keep yourself active, awake, but wanting more.
• Set recurring goals and work towards them. Always remember: “Believe in yourself, see no obstacles,” and you can achieve everything. Your dreams (or hopes) can come true by setting goals and achieving your “hopes” step by step (college, career, family). Daydream about your possible future!
• Think about striving for [other] good things after you reach your core goals, postponing short-term self-rewarding goals to free up time to pursue your longer, bigger goals (dreams and schemes of your best / best life ).
• Some colleges' libraries open staff cafes to students during sessions or even stay open longer / overnight.

Warnings

• Don't study for too long. because your brain cannot concentrate for long periods of time. Eventually you will start thinking about other things and will be unable to think about the material you are learning.
• Don't stay seated for hours on end. This can jeopardize your health.

What do you need

• Bottle of water
• Notebooks and textbooks
• Paper, pens and pencils
• Suitable quiet place
• Calculator
• Dictionary (online or paper)
• Clock