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Advice on studying and concentration?

Asked by nyc_air (284points) June 3rd, 2010

I really need to start getting A’s in my science classes, but since I’m taking classes over the summer its kind of hard concentrating while the weather is nice outside. Any advice to help me concentrate on the books. I can’t abandon the Internet because my study material is on it, but i can’t pull my self away from social sites. Besides the class is a betch

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JonnyCeltics's avatar

I loathe studying while the weather is gorgeous. Part of you needs to just accept what’s ahead of you and be disciplined. Go little by little. Perhaps enjoy the day in the morning, and then study, and plan to get back outside again. Mix it up. Or take adderall and fine a dark, quiet corner.

Rarebear's avatar

You’ve already identified your problem. ”...but I can’t pull my self away from social sites.” Now your next question is what are you going to do about it?

wyrenyth's avatar

The best way to do it is to set yourself small goals, then let yourself have rewards every time you reach a goal. It’s the way I get my house cleaned on my days off when I really don’t feel like doing anything. I will also compromise. “Okay, I can fold this load of laundry while I watch an episode of Big Bang Theory, then I’ll go do the dishes, and when I’m done with that, I’ll go sit on Facebook for fifteen minutes. After that, I’ll vacuum the living room, and then I’ll take the dog out to pee and smoke a cigarette.”

When you break it all down into small goals, it’s much easier to tackle. Read, say, ten pages and take notes, then take a break and check on your Facebook or Fluther, then review what you just read or do a page of your homework. Also, it helps to have moral support. Find a friend who is good at the class in particular you need to work on, and have them come help you. They’ll help to keep you on track. Or find somebody else in your class this summer, and study with them, so you can keep each other on track.

Push comes to shove, print the information you need from the net, and then turn the computer off. Or you can actually set parental blocks that will only allow you into your social sites for a certain period of time during certain times. If you really have trouble, that might be the way to go.

xxii's avatar

Is it possible for you to print out the study material, then take it outside, find a nice grassy spot and chill out there while reading? That’s what I do. Otherwise, some of my friends have asked me to change their passwords on Facebook or other social sites around finals, so they can’t get on those sites and are able to use the internet without getting distracted.

zophu's avatar

Do as much as you can to lower unnecessary stress. You’ll be less inclined to escape and more motivated to get something done.

warka1's avatar

On studying plan to fail, dont try to get all A’s every time; because you don’t want to be over compatative and miss out the fun you could be having at the football games; On concentration
set small goals for yourself and creat a simple schedule for yourself besides work and school. then as you became very energetic start doing journaling to back yourself up when you are in a foggy shit.

O Thy Thou ..

shamaa's avatar

In order to have more concentration during studying do yoga & meditation…

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