How to Focus on Studying

Make a timetable. If you’re going to have to study all night, plan your studies. Take a 5-10 minute break after every 30-60 minutes of study. Your brain needs to relax to recharge. It’s not laziness, it’s time for the brain to synthesize information. ^[1]

• Try to switch subjects after every class so you don’t get bored and your brain doesn’t get saturated. When you spend too much time on one subject, your brain will gradually lose its enthusiasm. By switching to a new subject, you will wake up your brain and feel more motivated

Take some time to worry or think about other things. Sometimes it becomes difficult to stay focused on school because the little things in life – both good and bad – constantly invade our minds. We often feel like we can’t control our thoughts, but in reality it’s something we can do. Tell yourself that you will think about that problem or that boy or girl after school. ^[2] You’ll feel better knowing you can think about it later. And when the time comes, you probably won’t want to think about it anymore.

• If you find your mind starts to wander with thoughts, stop this immediately. Take a second to shake things off and get back to learning. You are in control of your thoughts. You let thoughts appear, you also make them disappear!
• Have a pen and paper ready to write down every thought that comes to your mind while studying. Do or think about them during breaks.

Change the learning method. For example, you have just finished reading a 20-page textbook. It would be unwise to read another 20 pages of another textbook. Instead, you should try answering multiple-choice questions with a few pieces of informational paper, drawing graphs to remember economic figures, listening to French, or researching something that requires you to develop your skills. function and use other parts of the brain. That way, you will definitely be more excited about learning.

• In addition, the brain does not have difficulty in thinking. Switching skills will help the brain process information faster and remember it longer. You will find time goes by faster and your ability to memorize is also better. Try and feel the difference!

Reward yourself. Sometimes we need a little “motivation” to continue our journey. If good results aren’t a reward, try creating something that encourages you to focus on your studies. It could be your favorite dessert and free time to watch TV, a leisurely shopping session, a relaxing massage or a satisfying nap. Give yourself anything worthy of your academic efforts. ^[3]

• If possible, ask your parents to join you in this activity. See if they can “sponsor” your reward. The reward for good academic performance could be a change to a chore you enjoy more or a temporary increase in pocket money. Ask your parents if they’d be willing to support your self-rewarding plan – that’s okay, just ask.

Review lessons. Have you ever processed a bunch of documents and wanted to complete them but didn’t know the meaning of some of the information? Learning is sometimes like that. You need to know when to review a lesson and make learning simpler. If you don’t know the basics, don’t try to learn in depth. Let’s analyze the information first.

• When faced with the question “What is George Washington’s view of the Boston tea party event?”, learning about George Washington will help you. Learn the basics first and then move on to the main content.

Learn actively. One thing all teachers know but rarely tell you: reading a textbook can be boring, especially when it’s a subject you don’t like. To make studying more effective and to help you focus more easily, use active reading methods. ^[4] This helps you avoid distractions and ensures good academic results. Here are some suggestions:

• Ask yourself questions while reading.
• Close the book and say aloud the summary of what you just read.

Take note of the concept, character, plot, or event described. Use as few words as possible and give brief examples to show what you mean. You can abbreviate while taking notes. Also, you should write down the page number, title, and author of the book in case you need to add references or other reasons.

• Create multiple choice questions in your notes and use them to test your knowledge and review.

Get on the Internet and get back to studying as soon as the break is over. Make the most of your breaks. You can go to Facebook, open your phone, and check for messages or missed calls. Don’t take the time to respond to texts or calls in the meantime, unless there’s an emergency. Do your favorite relaxing activities but only for a few minutes. After the break is over, you must stop all leisure activities and return to studying. You’ll feel more refreshed after being “charged” and “connected”, even if it’s only for a few minutes.

• This short recharge period will be very helpful for your ability to focus. You may think it’s distracting and distracting, but in the end you’ll get things done more efficiently. ^{[5] That} ‘s what the results will be if you use your rest time wisely.