How can I stay focused on my studies effectively,  my mind seems to be straying alot lately?
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it's called knuckling down. use the reward system. plan to do something you really wanna do but force yourself to do your work first and then go party it up.
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Remember, tension roots from thought. When do you have thoughts? When you don't have anything to do. So stop thinking about your exams&#92;results. What's done is done.\nYou can take a vacation if possible. Go out with friends, watch movies. A yoga class can help. May be Swimming, Music lessons, musical instruments,dance lessons, anything that keeps you occupied. \nSince you have completed plus two, you can join some course of your interest which might be useful for your future.
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I think that you need to be interested in what you are doing in order for your brain to acknowlege the information you try to feed it. Its a very complicated issue which needs dedicated attention which only you can decide on. Other than that all I can suggest is make sure that your diet has enough viamins & minerals which stimulate brain activity. I aslo think that you should start convincing yourself as to what is more important in life & that will make studying easier. Good luck
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Just put off all Ur Mental Stress and Try to Study when U R in Full mood of study\nIf Ur mood is off then take some juice, talk to Ur Best friend & walk on foot for half an hour. Ur mood is on and U r ready to give surprize to examiner\nI can tell U this Because on 7 Apr my final exam is also there\nAnd I Tried above ideas
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Each time your mind wanders, make a tally in the appropriate section. Keep a card for each day. As your skills build, you will see the number of tallies decrease.\n\nMaximize your energy level\n\nWhen is your energy level at its highest? When are your low energy times? Study your most\ndifficult courses at your high-energy times. Sharpest early in the evening? Study your most difficult course then. Later in the evening? Work on your easier courses or the ones you enjoy the most. Most students put off the tough studies until later in the evening when they become tired, and it is more difficult to concentrate. Reverse that. Study hard subjects at peak energy times; easier ones later. This alone can help to improve your concentration.\n\nVisualize\n\nAs an exercise before you begin studying; think of those times when concentration is not a problem for you--no matter what situation. Now try to feel or imagine yourself in that situation. Recapture that experience immediately before your studies by placing yourself in those moments. Repeat before each study session.\n\nHow to Improve Your Concentration\n\nLearning to concentrate on reading and studying requires some practice. Concentration doesn't just happen as soon as you sit down to do some serious studying. You already know the requirements for your individual study environment. Now all you need is concentration!\n\nRead "How To Improve Your Concentration" to find some techniques to develop your concentration level for peak performance during your study time. After reading the article, you should be able to:\n\nIdentify four common concentration problems;\n\nExplain five techniques for action to reach the goal of peak concentration;\n\nApply three strategies to combat annoyance during study periods.\n\nHow To Improve Your Concentration\n\nStudents can improve study concentration and study ability by paying attention to the conditions of their study environment. On the other hand, concentration will be limited if study habits are not effective.\n\nYour ability to concentrate on a particular lesson depends on (1) how interested you are and (2) how effective your study methods are. Your interest in one assignment will be different from your interest in others; your interest level may even change during that lesson. Because of the difficulties of your motivation while you do your homework, here is the key to effective study: Depending on your interest level at a particular time of study, adapt your study techniques to strengthen your concentration when it is weak.\n\nWhat are the common reasons students lack interest or lose interest during study time?\n\nCommon Concentration Problems\n\nDuring a period of study, there are four times you may have problems with concentration. These are common times which challenge most of the students and you will often have to strengthen your concentration when they happen.\n\nWhen you are "warming up" to study, distractions will interrupt your attention.\n\nWhen you have been concentrating hard on your studying, you may suddenly become annoyed with the assignment.\n\nAfter a long stretch of continuous studying, you gradually become tired and your study results decrease.\n\nWhen you have come to the point of "diminishing returns" and you are losing mental effectiveness, exhaustion takes over.\n\nWhat do you think the student can do to improve concentration in these four examples? Here is an illustration that represents a student's ups and downs of concentration during a study period of over 2 1/2 hours.\n\nWarm-Up: Student should spend time in conditioning one’s own mind for studying.\n\nAnnoyance: After 35 minutes of intense concentration, the student's attention starts to weaken. Break time! Two 5-10 minutes breaks helps to get the concentration level back up.\n\nDiminishing Returns: The third time the student was annoyed by studying, but it was not possible to reach the same peak level of concentration.
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Take a small break, and try to focus your mind. Relax and think...things could've been worse. You decide what's on your mind and not the other way round :-)
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deal with it one at a time, if you need a break, take it, but like 15 mins, not whole night, and then study again. Sometimes do some physical work like housework, clean up the floor or kitchen will help you relax too. (my method, not suitable for everyone) :p I don't like to listen music, because the songs I listen to will be in my head all the times that distract me so much. Deep breath, relax, exercise a bit, then 10 days later you will be feeling refresh again! Good luck!
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dont take tension...it'll lead you to no-where. Focus! dont let anything distract you. sit in a quiet place and study. if you are getting too distracted then you can take a break for 5 min. just focus and concentrate, dont let anything distract you.
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Establish priorities.\n\nHave a daily schedule as specific as you need it.  YOu might even need 5 minute chunks to start.\n\nHave a big master schedule for when assignments are due, appointments, tests, etc.\n\nDe-clutter your environment.   Often we are distracted and taken off task by "stuff" around us.  Try to keep things tidy. \n\nSet realistic short term goals for yourself.  Write them down.\n\nStop doing unnecessary stuff.  Sometimes we try to do too much.  But don't put off the hard stuff that really must be done - no time like the present - get it done now.\n\nPlan your day.\n\nAsk for help when it is reasonable, but don't expect too much of others.\n\nAs much as possible do your study in day light hours.  Research suggests taht one hour of study in day light is equal to about an hour and a half of study after dark.\n\nTake short breaks.  Generally marathon work sessions don't work for most people.  But make sure you end your break on time.  \n\nThis one might sound silly, but get enough rest.\n\nDo the most difficult things when you are most alert, not when you are tired.\n\nDo the most important stuff first.\n\nSchedule some exercise and relaxation time everyday.  It will energize you.\n\nI hope this helps.  Good luck!
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Try not to study the same subject continuously.Keep getting up everytime for reasons like sip of water, tribbling basketball and in this way continue longer.Take care once you get up you come back soon to continue......\nCheck the level of pace you need to continue
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try to keep busy, find something you're interested in and just try to keep your mind occupied.  It will take time.....there is nothing else you can really do.
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Study only when you want to study.. Never force yourself to study...\nIf you are not in mood of study then try change the subject Changing of subject is the best way or do other things you like to do. \nWhen your mind becomes fresh you can study more in less time...\nBest time for studies is early in the morning.
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Keeping a regular time everyday for studying is a good idea. In that time keep a specific time period for a subject you need to improve in. Practice questions of that subject everyday and read up lesson everyday. Keep a timetable so that in week aside from homework you can study the subjects. For exmaple, keep a day for studying biology, another day for geography etc. It will help you. \nAlso I would recommend a meditation, it helps improve concentration. Sit straight and comfortably, focus your breathing, breathe deep hear the sound of your breath. Do this for 5 to 10 mins. It'll help. Good luck!
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heehe, i just finished studying. first of all get off the pc, and turn any electornics off.  .get in your room and organise yourself. if you have a lot of time ahead of you take a small nap(10 minuts max) grab a bite, and then plant you butt on the ground/chair/bed/table whereever you like to study. and focus on you studies. you are going to study wether you like it or not. if you have a clock that tickes a lot put it away, and don't let anything disurbe you. ake sure to turn on your answering machine, and turn off ur cell-phone. and good luck on ur exam, if you want wake up at dawn and revise what you studied, but don't revise before the exam in half an hour.
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Well what helped me when I was in college was I high-lighted the important parts of the text. That did wonders for me and I also took notes as well so I could do some cross refrencing between the two. \n\nAs far as reading, I encourage you do focus on it as much as you can. Be it everyday or everyother day, have it be apart of your schedule on a regular basis. That's important. GOOD LUCK TO YOU.\n\nI was the type were I could not stay at home and study, so I went to the local library and rented a study room for a few hours. It was helpful.
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Exercise more and get off the computer.  Exercise helps your mind focus.
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Do you exercise and take enough breaks? Maybe that would help. When you are on your breaking point of studying, stop. Don't force yourself into staring into books when you are not into it. Quality time may help more than quantity.\n\nDrink enough water, and well.. take enough breaks.