Concentrate on Studies

1.  Witness your thoughts.  No one can stop thinking entirely; it is impossible. If you start trying not to think, you only end up thinking about how to stop thinking! What you can do, however, is to withdraw from your thoughts and become more of an objective spectator. 2.  Picture your mind as a blank canvas or a dark sky.  Allow your thoughts to come and go, but resist the urge to follow each one. Your brain will eventually slow down and you will feel less pressured. 3.  Count.  If you find it difficult to let go of your thoughts, try counting slowly as you breathe. Watch your thoughts and try to resist following them. Turn your attention to the count as you breathe out. 4.  Pay active attention.  As you work and think, try to keep your attention on the task at hand. Be strict with yourself and each time your mind wanders, return it to the task. As you keep refocusing your attention , your “mind stillness” will improve. 5...

Exams are coming up, the big day is looming, and deadlines are fast-approaching round the corner – yet you just can’t seem to knuckle down and get your head in the books.  Many of us will be able to relate to the trials and tribulations associated with studying and revising but fear not: where there’s a problem, there is also a solution. So, here the top ten revision-related issues faced by students – and how to conquer them: 1) Procrastination Undoubtedly, one of the most common problems, sometimes you don’t even know you’re doing it. Sure, colouring in your revision calendar or alphabetising your flash cards feels productive – but is it really revision? If you’re procrastinating while revising a certain subject, study something else for a bit or take a break completely. Ditch the books for ten, 15 minutes; chat to your family or go watch a bit of TV. When you sit down for the next attempt, your head will be clear and you’ll be ready to get going.  ...

With exams approaching, you should be thinking about how to get better at  time management  and organize your days so you can strike the right balance between home, work and university life. You should also try and eat some brain food - and no, we don't mean crisps and energy drinks! By taking the time to arrange your priorities, you can give yourself the best chance of staying on track and organized during the exam period , which in turn can help reduce stress levels, something that can be the difference between success and failure at university. Take a look at our top seven  time management tips , so that you can do your best at university and also find moments to relax and even earn some money on the side. 1) What do you  have  to do? The first stage of improving your time management is to list absolutely everything that you  have  to do. This may sound obvious, but speaking from experience, most students tend to leave impo...

Here are some simple  study tips   to help you stay focused : 1. Set study goals First things first; start with the basics and set your  study goals . Ask yourself why you are here, at university, possibly (like me) having travelled across the world for this opportunity. Having fun is certainly one answer, but not the primary one. Knowing your objectives completes half the job. 2. Make a study timetable Once you know what you want, the next step is to prepare a weekly  study timetable . Set a routine for everything. Your timetable could include the time you should go to bed, the time you should have your meals, and – most importantly – the time you should spend on studies . There is no hard and fast rule and you should of course allow some flexibility depending on how things go. But establishing a routine is essential, and do try to stick to your study timetable as best as you can. 3. Learn to say no Now, I am not asking you to give up all your social...

A.Start the with the subject you are proficient in : If you are starting the day with a subject you find interesting or are proficient in , you are filled with enthusiasm and that gives you happiness , confidence and motivation. Study this subject for just 30 minutes and then take a 10 minutes break. After that study this subject for 35 minutes in the next lap and then take a 10 minutes break again. Raise the time by 5 minutes every time you study. And that will be an easy task to do as you are studying your favourite subject . Every time you increase the study time by half an hour , increase the break time also by 5 minutes!!!! Repeat this task for 15 days . Now , after 15 days , you have the following advantages : 1.You are now able to study for more than 1.5 to 2 hours in one go. 2.Your favourite subject is completed. 3.Your concentration has improved already. B.Now use this improved concentration at your advantage for the second subject...

Each person is different and has their own study tactics, but there are a  number of tricks that can be helpful  if you have difficulties in focusing your mind. 1. Find a proper study zone It’s imperative that the place where you’re going to study is organized and neat, because it can have an influence on your ability to work. To concentrate on the study , you must first  look for a quiet place where there are no noises  that could cloud your learning process. Once you know where the right place is, you can start studying. 2. Create summaries and diagrams The notes you have taken in class may be a bit chaotic and your handwriting mightn’t be the best! That’s normal, especially if you are hurrying to keep up with the pace of the class. One way of bringing a sense order to your notes is to use online tools, to create summaries that can help you organize the contents in a visually attractive way and connect the different learning concepts with greater ea...

The listener, improved focus, memory and concentration for study and other activities Search on YouTube for a BiNaural Beat, and use of headphones or earbuds are required. If BiNaural Beats work for you, this will be like magic! Listen while studying. For best results you should listen on a low to medium volume during your study period. Prolonged use is not harmful. Follow all the concentration steps and tips When combined with a good timetable, food, rest and anything else that benefits your study, this track may improve your memory.   Study is such an important part of life and to learn how to maintain good focus and concentration is a lifelong skill. Check how the environment sounds after the BiNaural Beat After listening for a few hours your ears will take a few minutes to readjust to the normal ambient sounds in the room. It is perfectly normal, if your hearing is a little distorted. Many other strange effects are possible with BiNaural Beat, but for ...

Listen to your body The fact of the matter is that we all have high-energy periods of the day and super low-energy bouts, too. When are yours? If possible, study during your high-energy time . You'll be able to focus better and retain the knowledge you're inputting into your brain. Any other time will just be an uphill battle. For some people, this will be bright and early in the morning when they still have plenty of energy for the day. For others, they get their juices running at night, after powering up for a while. Whichever is yours, listen to your body and study during that time. Get enough sleep The benefits of sleep are practically innumerable. Not only are your hormones regulated and information synthesized, but it helps you fire on all pistons the next day, too. In fact, trying to focus while overly tired is physically similar to trying to focus while drunk.  If you can't concentrate, this could be why. Most people need between 7-9 hours of sleep a ...

Choose the right spot A quiet place with a suitable environment. Whether it is your room or a library, choose an atmosphere that is silent & free of distractions in order to concentrate. It should be away from the TV, pets, and anything else that spells for an easy distraction. What's more, you want a comfy chair and good lighting. There should be no strain on your back, neck, or eyes – pain is also a distraction. For example, do not study right in front of a TV; you will only do your homework when the advertisements come up. Go to get a "snip" of TV or radio only as a quick break – exactly as if it's a few moments to go to get a drink of water or "fresh air" for a minute. Sit in a chair at a table or desk while you study . Don't study in bed, except maybe reading on top of your covers, propped upright with a bright reading light behind you. However, don't get under the covers – you'll just want to fall asleep. What's more, you'...

Make a timetable If you have a long night of studying ahead of you, make a plan for the day. Aim to work for 30-60 minute periods with 5-10 minute breaks in between. Your brain needs the break to recharge. It's not laziness – it's letting your brain synthesize the information. Try to switch subjects every hour or so, too, to prevent yourself from getting bored and saturating your mind. Too much of one subject and your brain will start going on autopilot. A new subject will wake up your mind and your motivation. Set aside time to worry or think about other things.   Sometimes it's hard to study because the real world keeps creeping into our minds, good or bad. We feel like we don't have control over our thoughts, but we do. Tell yourself that you'll think about that problem or that girl or boy when you're finished. You'll feel a bit of solace knowing you'll get to it eventually. And when the time comes, the urge may have actually passed. If ...