Hi, I am a student and can't concentrate on my studies for a very long time. Do you know ways to increase it?
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i have the same problem. i find if my apartment is really clean i study better, and my concentration is better. not really sure why, but it works for me. i also found that the more often i studied, the better my concentration got.....some days were better than others though. oh, and the basics: make sure you get a little bit of exercise every day, get plenty of sleep, and eat lots of fruits and veggies.
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I think the biggest motivator to study is to do well professionally (and maybe in the process find an intelligent and beautiful wife or gf, hey I'm not joking). That in turn my friend will ensure that a part of your happiness in future is taken care of. If you don't study now with interest and concentration you will suffer in the long run and badly as well.. And by the way.. studying is easy. There are more tougher things to come in life..so enjoy till you're a student and happy studying.
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hey i have faced this problem....whenever i start studyin i take a break feel like doin the other subject nd da other...end result is that i cnt study nething lol....study for few hrz everyday set goals like you have to complete 2 chapters in a day or something like this.....light music helps me concentrating (yeh strange)...all the best...hope dis helps
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The reason u cant concentrate is you dont like what u r reading. Ask  yourself what r things u like to read- films, comics, sports  or etc. U will be amazed to find there are so many subjects/topics u love to read. The same u who hate studying. We don't like to  study  because we are rather forced to read to pass the exam,  score marks. The compulsion makes us repulsive towards studying. So u must come out first from this repulsion by suggesting to yourself the benefit of learning. A projection of your career ahead if your results are good can help u to love studying. There are many ways to improve\nconcentration and memory. But try this, keep a magazine or whatever else  you like to read handy during studying, whenever u fel bored in studying read that mag for  a while then again start reading the  school book.  Never sudy/write or do math  plugging your ear to music your mind needs single object to concentrate.
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My best trick when I was in college was to study one thing for 15 minutes at a time, take a 2 minute break and then start a new subject, cycling though everything till I was done.. that way my attention span didn't wear out in time for me to not grasp what I was studying and the small breaks helped get me refreshed for the next subject.\nGood luck!
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Stay focuse!\n\nSlowly and easy does it!
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hey try out these....\n1. try to study alone(no combine study)\n2. think of ur objective all the time.( what grades u want to        \n   achieve etc)\n3. avoid all other distractions (including ur friends,party                \n   etc.)\n4. if u really like the subject u r studying, concentration   \n   will come automatic (u will bw in a zone). SO TRY TO                  \n   ENJOY UR STUDY RATHER THAN LOOKING AT IT AS A HURDLE)\n5. still if u have problems with concentrating, well then..\n   \n6. good luck :)
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Try meditation and visualisation techniques. Yoga and Tai Chi are also great for increasing focus and concentration. If those aren't active enough for you, some of the other martial arts also work such as Akido (fantastic for concentration if you can find one in your area). If that doesn't do it, then I would recommend Tai Kwon Do. Any one of these arts will be able to increase concentration, attention and focus.
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If you lose your concentration in studies, something disturb is there in your mind. So, first you can find the solution for that, fix some commitment for that. Then you start the study. Take 10Mt's.break for every 30 to 45 Mt's between studies. Listen melodies music or meditation or magazine.
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You are probably better off studying a little less and getting some sleep.  Lack of sleep can cause lack of concentration, and your brain will not be working as well as it could.  Maybe you could spread your studying out...start a couple days earlier.
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Do you exercise and take enough breaks? Maybe that would help. When you are on your breaking point of studying, stop. Don't force yourself into staring into books when you are not into it. Quality time may help more than quantity.\n\nDrink enough water, and well.. take enough breaks.
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First list out the things that are distracting you or blocking your growth. Secondly work out a plan how you can get rid of them. Third take a short break and go for a short trip or outing. After you come back start fresh. I am sure you will find some difference and you should be able to do well.\n\nI was very good student and scoring high marks during my school days. But during my college, I wasn't performing as expected. One day I started listing out things I thought was distracting me and eating my time. And they were:\n\nSmoking, Hanging out for a long time, etc..... Slowly I got rid of them and was able to get back my balanced life. And automatically I started focusing more on studies and performed well. Since I realized this very late (during my 3rd year) I was only able to correct myself just before my exams. But still I scored 80%.\n\nI wish all the best to you. Take care
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Are you interested?\n\nIf you can answer this question honestly, then you will get the answer to your question.  Concentration is directly related to interest, if you are interested in doing something you concentrate else you are distracted.\n\nEven then try doing these things if possible:\nWhenever you feel your concentration wavering, get up from your studies move away for approx. 5 mins and come back.  In between don't go and watch TV.\nFeel your eyes are drooping, splash cold water on them a few times but don't wipe immediately.\nDon't study at a stretch, never good, you will not be able to retain anything.\nAlways have a settled time and place if possible, coz "Practice Makes Perfect".  Your mind and body need to get used to routine, and then it will be almost automatic.  You won't need to get up to study, it will happen automatically.\n\nLast but not the least, don't try doing everything now at the last moment, prioritise your workload and then do it.\n\nFor your future do pranayam and dhyana, they will really help you. Trust me.
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deal with it one at a time, if you need a break, take it, but like 15 mins, not whole night, and then study again. Sometimes do some physical work like housework, clean up the floor or kitchen will help you relax too. (my method, not suitable for everyone) :p I don't like to listen music, because the songs I listen to will be in my head all the times that distract me so much. Deep breath, relax, exercise a bit, then 10 days later you will be feeling refresh again! Good luck!
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Make flash cards with important information.  You can study them while pacing around the room.  Also study hard in short bursts.  Promise yourself little rewards (going the the kitchen for a soda, or whatever) for studying hard for twenty minutes.  After the next 20 walk around the block and think about what you have been studying, that sort of thing.  Make yourself be disciplined, but only for short amounts at a time.
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Turn off your stereo.  Turn off you I Pod.  Or if you can't live without music, try listening to classical music or smoothe instrumental jazz music.  Vocal music was always a big distraction for me when I was studying in college.  Instrumental music helped me concentrate.  \n\nThe book "The Mozart Effect" has very interesting insights regarding music and brain function.
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u shd better try this:\n1. choose a time of day when u feel more comfortable to study and can remember more things.I used to wake up at 4:am daily when i was at high sch,though my freinds used to study till late night\n\n2. if u can't remember things easily then learn by writing it again and again.It really helps.\n\n3. Eat healthy food and do little bit of excercise daily.\n\n4.Revise things u have already learned daily.u can do this by getting up one hour before u usually do on sch days or in a bus\n\n\nbest of luck