How to Concentrate on Studies for long hours
Study skills, academic skills, or study strategies are approaches applied to learning. They are generally critical to success in school, considered essential for acquiring good grades, and useful for learning throughout one's life.
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Make a Detailed study plan:
And try using a planner or calendar to mark out your time. |
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Make sure you have a short break every 50-90 minutes
It will help you retain your focus. |
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Get a good night’s sleep
Lack of sleep can play havoc with your memory function. |
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Avoid distractions
By turning off the TV and banishing your phone from your study
space until break time. |
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Get moving!
A daily workout can boost your hippocampus (which helps with
memory & learning) and give you more energy. |
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Stay hydrated
by drinking plenty of water rather than caffeinated drinks –
these can contain a lot of sugar which can affect
concentration. |
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Eat plenty of ‘brain food’
Like apples, walnuts, and blueberries which can improve your
ability to focus and retain information. |
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Use mind maps
To visualize your topics better, improve your memory and
prioritize information. |
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Assign a color code
To each of your topics and use markers and post-it notes to a
group information together to help your memories everything
faster. |
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Treat yourself!
Take a break after sitting an exam or handing in an assignment
and reward yourself with things that you enjoy. |
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