kam

Here is a killer list of concentration strategies for students.

1. Eat Frequent Small Meals
   
   Avoid eating a big meal before a study session. Too much food will send your body into a ‘rest’ mode. On the other hand, don’t starve yourself either. Frequent small meals are best.
   
   
2. Study When You’re Sharpest
   
   Study according to your body-clock. Are you sharpest in the morning or at the evening? Schedule your most difficult materials when you are mentally at your best, and schedule the easier ones when you are mentally less efficient.
   
   
3. Drink Water Often
   
   Drink plenty of water during a study session, especially when you feel sluggish. Caffeine may help you to stay awake, but it can increase your anxiety - use it in moderation.
   
   
4. Don’t Get Too Comfortable in Your Chair
   
   Choose a chair that supports your back. It should be comfortable, but not too comfortable. Just like an athlete during a performance, your body should be relaxed, so that all your energy goes to where it matters - your brain.
   
   
5. Clear Your Desk of Everything You Don’t Need
   
   Have everything you need on the desk. Put away what you do not need for the study session. Seeing reminders of other assessments or domestic bills may increase your anxiety and distract you.
   
   
6. Take Breaks Every Hour
   
   It is important to take a break before you feel tired and lose your concentration completely. Regular breaks at least once an hour helps to sustain your concentration. If the work is not going too well and you have difficulties in concentrating, you may need a long break and go back to it later.
   
   
7. Stretch During Your Breaks
   
   Know and respect your concentration span which will vary from hour to hour and from day to day. When you sit for long periods, gravity draws the blood to the lower part of your body. When you take a break, take a few deep breaths and get more oxygen to your brain: try walking around and doing some light stretching for a few minutes. It will help to release tension in your body, and help your circulation.
   
   
8. Study at the Same Time, Same Place
   
   Study at the same time and at the same place, devoted to study only. This helps you to associate the time and place with studying and concentrating. You will find that you get into a habit of studying as soon as you sit down.

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ABBAS ALI

Really Nice.if Student Adopt This Habit They Really Contrate On Their Study.

evanswa

Thanx alot abbas, those are really hepful tips..

curline

Great concentration strategires. I am certainly going to use them. Thanks


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Rani

Thx for the tips

yvonne_boh

thanks bro .. but i dun think i able to do so
as i cant study with my laptop around

siew

thanks for the advice~

urd87

Very Nice Tips..

specially breaks one..
you can't break a wall in one punch.. well.. not unless you're superman xD

Trailblazer

Some are pretty standard techniques which one usually does, but others are quite informative and interesting.

Overall a great list. Something one should make a habit of doing.

Thanks.

jackredass

Thanks - but having to work until 7pm everyday, and then pushing myself to study during the weekends....I definitely need more than strategies.