What can you do to concentrate on studying better?

Question

so you will stop thinkin about your problems or good times, or whatever, and you will actually remember/learn something! ??

Answer 1

Study Conditions:
Avoid all distractions: Do not let your mind wander or be distracted from what you are doing. For this, select a quiet place.
Keep ready all the materials you might require close at hand so that you do not waste time and energy looking for it.
Study under proper light, for poor light tires the eyes and you lose concentration.
Have proper ventilation, for fresh air keeps the mind alert.


Make a plan for study :
Keep in mind that what you have to study, how much you have study and time you have. Have a balance between leisure and study. Organize a timetable in such a way that you have fun and sufficient time for study. "All work and no play makes Jack dull boy". Fun is essential because an exhausted mind cannot absorb what you study.
Decide when to study and what to study. Make a weekly time table. It is better to have a short frequent period for each subject than long hours for one. Start with interesting easy lessons/topics and then go on to difficult ones unless they are interconnected.
Pay total attention to what you are studying. You will absorb more and understand better.
Do not study when you are tired. Relax with something light for short while and come back to studies. But do not confuse laziness and tiredness.
Understand the material you have to learn as a whole.
Re-learn and revise previous lessons frequently. If you have learnt mathematical formula or grammar rules practice their use for, practice makes it perfect.
Do not try to learn everything by heart. Read the chapter carefully, understand the ideas and write the essential points.
Do not learn notes but get the most important points and put them down in order under headings and sub-headings.
During the weekend, set aside sometime to go over the week's work concentrating on points you had not grasped.


Regularity and Concentration are Key Words of Success

Answer 2

Leroy is probably right =D, but there are other ways that might help too.

Have your study area clutter free and focussed on the subject of the moment. If you have a lot of stuff around reminding you of the fun you've had or could be having, you won't focus.

Also, you should have a goal in mind while your studying, not just passing the subject, but something more. If you know what you'd like to do for a career, have one item on your desk that represents that career for you. When you're mind starts to wander, look at the item and think about that goal. Then refocus on your studies, and you'll feel your motivation to complete your work a little easier to find.

You could also do a web search for the top ten study tips. You'll get lots of great ideas to help you stay on track.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Answers #2 and #3 are very good answers (except for #2 agrreing with #1).
Also most teens & most adults are NOT getting enough SLEEP !!! As a young person you need 9-1/2 to 10 hours of Good Sleep EVERY NIGHT -- even on weekends, the scientists have discovered you cannot 'make-up for lost sleep, you suffer physically & mentally. So, no matter how hard it is, force yourself to go to bed early enough to get those 9-1/2 to 10 hours EVERY NIGHT and get at least 8 hours sleep on the weekends -- I promise, if you do you will improve your ability to concentrate & pay attention, you cant run on nothing any more than a car can & a high performance car (person) needs high performance fuel (sleep) !!! Try it, it can't hurt you !!! Look up sleep studies on the net and see for yourself.
I also believe in taking a GOOD QUALITY multi-vitamin daily, we don't get enough of the right nutriants in our food today or the trace elements we NEED !!! Try CENTRUM or ONE-A-DAY & take an Extra B-Complex capsule or tablet along with it !!! It's VERY IMPORTANT !!! LOOK UP homocystine & b-VITAMINS.
Eat well balanced smaller meals 5 to 6 times a day instead of 3 -- it will keep your blood sugar balanced & your mind clear! Dont eat junk food and get your '3' dairy daily !!! Keep you eye on your goals -- it will be well worth your disapline now ! BEST WISHES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!