Controlling Your Concentration
Concentration
Concentration is the control of attention.
It is an ability to focus the mind on one particular subject, idea or object and
to remove the extra, irrelevant thoughts and idea at the same time. The concentration
helps person to use resources and approach
problems in effective way. It will help you to look at important points and memorizing
things easily.
How to stay focused?
The question is how you can stay focused
while studying. Staying focused is challenging for everyone, it doesn’t depend what’s
distraction you faced, just have willingness to be focused and concentrated. There
are few important steps that will help you to stay motivated and concentrated.
i. Find a suitable environment
ii. Create a study trial
iii. Block distracting websites, apps on your phone, tablet and computer
iv. Divide out and space out study sessions
v. Use Pomodoro technique
vi. Find best tools
vii. Focus on skills, not grades
viii. Schedule time
ix. Exercise
x. Write weekly, monthly, yearly reviews
Eliminate Distractions
Distraction means the influence in attention.
Things which prevent from giving full attention to something important are called
as distractions. It can be anything which disturbs the concentration. You should
eliminate distractions so that you can focus in a better way. There are different
ways to eliminate distractions.
1. Have a plan before starting work
2. Set time limits on your goals
3. Complete the most challenging tasks first in the day
4. Set smaller goals
5. Give yourself a shorter time to work
6. Leave the distractions behind
7. Get comfortable
8. Sleep
9. Practice mediation
10. Use visual reminders
11. Take a break
12. Give yourself a reward
13. Prepare your work space
14. Turn off notifications
15. Be aware of when your mind loses focus
Use a Study System
To be more concentrated you can use
a study system. A study system is the method or way to organize the studies. You
can make a study system by checking your spare time and arranging it according to
your studies. By using a proper and set study system you can easily remove distractions.
Different types of study system are
1. Spaced repetition
2. Active recall
3. The Pomodoro study system
4. PQ4R study system
Certain tips to use study system are,
set a study goal, schedule study system and study when you are tired and then take
some rest. You can create a relaxed study environment that help in concentration.
Remember one thing don’t study or work all night. It will affect your health.
Strategies to Improve Concentration
You can improve concentration ability
by using the following strategies.
i. Lower noise level
ii. Get a comfortable environment
iii. Adequate lightning
iv. Relax body and mind
v. Create positive attitude
vi. Visualizing yourself concentrated
vii. Set goals for sessions
viii. Use motivational and organizational strategies
ix. Train your brain
x. Take sleep
xi. Make time for exercise
xii. Spend time in nature
xiii. Vary your diet
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