Why can't I simply focus on my assignments? Why do I get dizzy when I have to do something with writing?
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it sounds like maybe you have performance anxiety, like maybe you're afraid of doing the work so your body kicks in so you don't have to. this happens to me, too. i think i'm afraid of being judged. is there a counselor you could talk to about this? could be something like ADD, too, or just an inability to concentrate. good luck.
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Use a pencil and out line whatever you think is important in the text, it will  keep you focus. In fact, this is what suggested for SAT read passages, which are known for being boring. Besides, this will help you when you have to answer questions or reread it later.\nDon't play upbeat music or music with lyrics (of course it doesn't count if it is a foreign language that you don't know).
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A lot of people have that same problem.  We all want to write in a flow, and sometimes it doesn't work like that.  I do what's called "brain dumping".  Whatever is in my head about the particular subject, I just write it down on paper, in no particular order.  Once I do that, I look back at what I wrote, and then try to take the pieces and form it into a paper. It's a little time consuming, but it works.\nGood luck!
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I had to study for something else.\n\nI'm just plain dumb... Dumb as a post.\n\nThe teacher didn't tell us anything about this stuff...\n\nI had hiccups.\n\nThere wasn't enough time!!!\n\nI forgot my lunch money so I couldn't concentrate.\n\nI came late to class.
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Your are probably referring to a spasm or what is referred to as a "tic".  It is caused by eye strain or nervousness. If you are a student, you  may be studying too hard or staying up too late.  Try to relax and take short breaks from your books or the computer to refresh your eyes. This is not a serious condition and will go away on its own but if it becomes persistant, check with the schooll nurse or your doctor for medical advise.
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You need to concentrate on your schoolwork. I mean look how bad your spelling is.
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Well the first thing is to ask if you have hard time concentrating?  more than is normal?  do you misplace things often? it affects people in many different ways. For example, some people pace or walk around in circles unable to concentrate.  Others are amazingly hyper and totally out of control.  I guess what you really need to ask yourself is do you feel in complete control of your actions or to you do things impulsively without knowing why?  If you do you might have it?  Just a note.  Many doctors are very much against recognizing add and many are much more lenient so if you are not getting officially tested but are rather discussing it with a doctor first you should probably get a second opinion to make sure you are getting the correct treatment.
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I've always had trouble concentrating, but the worst time was spring of my freshman year in college. I was overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, terrified of not doing well, and my mind and emotions just shut down.\n\nI don't know if that's what's happening to you, but it's a possibility.\n\nAnother long-shot possibility is that you have undiagnosed attention deficit disorder which you've managed to compensate for until now (that was my case)--either the workload's gotten harder, the topics are more difficult or other emotional issues are adding to the load. Thus your ability to compensate is being compromised.\n\nI'd suggest talking to your parents, school counselor, a teacher or other adult you REALLY trust. Just make sure it's someone who will listen and hear your concerns and try to help you problem solve and get to the root of your issues...because the possibilities I've mentioned may have nothing to do with your situation.
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wow, you have some issues there.. why dont you take a nice hot bath with lavender( its calming) then, when you get out write a list of things you need to work on. and goals. i write lists for everything and it helps a lot.  take things one step at a time and dont overwhelm yourself. Good Luck!
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Such is life!  College = Stress.  Start working on the paper now and you should be fine.
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As a tutor, I understand how you are feeling. You might be suffering from test anxiety, which is so very common. If you feel you might be nervous when you take exams to the point where you blank out and cannot concentrate, then I urge you to start to acquire test taking skills as well as confidence boosting skills. We, for good or for bad, live in a world where your peformance and your acumen are measured under time constraints. Folding under pressure is seen as a weakness and a liability.\n\nI am sure you are quite a bright individual. If you believe you are not suffering from test anxiety, have yourself tested to see if you have a learning disability like dyslexia or dysnomia so the proper assistance can be given.\n\nI cannot stress enough overcoming test anxiety. You are in Grade 10. You will be taking SAT or the ACT pretty soon. If you apply to graduate or professional school, you will be taking the GRE, MCAT, GMAT, or LSAT. When you graduate from college and decide to apply for a job, you might have to take tests then to analyze your competencies. It seems unfair, but I tell you these things quite candidly.\n\nThe ABSOLUTE WORSE thing to do, which you are doing from reading your statement is to doubt your potential, to despair to the point that you are doing now. Students (individuals rather) learn quite differently; but the professor/teacher usually instructs in one mode which you must try to adapt to.\n\nIn the short run, grades are important, because they serve a signals (albeit biased signals) of ability. In the long run, they are not, but persistence ALWAYS is, coupled with the creativity to overcome obstacles and challenges in different ways. \n\nTo prove my point, two of the most brillant people in the world were considered failures in school: Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein. Martin Luther King Jr. was horrible at public speaking in college (who knew?), and Michael Jordan was SECOND STRING when he first joined the UNC basketball team. Oh well, there you have it. If that is not inspiring enough, I do not know what is.\n\nSlight correction: I meant to say when Jordan joined his HIGH SCHOOL basketball team he was second string and eventually cut. He DAZZLED as a TARHEEL. My apologies.
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Take notes, but don't simply write the words your teacher says but paraphrase his or her words. This will engage your mind and also help you process the information. When your brain feels it is doing something rather than simply sitting back you will find your concentration increase. Also ask your teacher questions. This will further engage you and shift the focus of your mind so when he or she begins to talk again you concentration will be in a way reset.
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You need to set limits for yourself. I have the same problem ALL the time. Try saying "I can write for say...25 minutes right after school. Then after,,I have to do my homework no matter what." However the smartest way is to just make yourself do your schoolwork right away. Do a thorough job on your work, but make writing your motivation. Do all your homework ((as much as you can)) on real paper and only take the papers you use for h/w so you don't tempt yourself to write when you're too lazy to think for homework. \n\nWeekends offer much free time to write and let your thoughts flow. Maybe keep a notepad in your pocket if you don't already to write down little thoughts to be compiled later. Your career will still work out if you do a couple hours of h/w each night. Have no worries my dear :).
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Concentrating and Reading\n\nIt is often difficult to concentrate during your studies. Here are some techniques that many students have found helpful. \nAsking Yourself Questions \nGetting the Most from Your Reading \nRead the Ideas \nAsking Yourself Questions\nThe key to maintaining focus is to stop periodically and ask yourself questions, such as \nHow does this relate to what I already know? \nIf this is true, what else follows? \nWhat else could these facts mean? \nWhat assumptions are being made? \nWhat's the evidence for this? \nCan I think of a good example of this? \nWhat are the unique points of this? \nGetting the Most from Your Reading\nCheck off (with a light pencil mark) each paragraph that you completely understand. If you start to get lost in the reading, you will know exactly where: just after the last check! \nIf a section is too difficult for you, try reading in a whisper. Hearing what we read is like reading it a second time. \nSimilarly, it is good to stop regularly and summarize out loud what you have just read. \nTry to link new information with the information you already know. Ask yourself, ``How do I already know this?'' You can also ask yourself questions such as the focus questions above. Active linking creates powerful memories. \nTake a few seconds to visualize what you have just read. \nDon't forget to jot down key words and concepts. If you read, `rite, and recite (``3R''), you've got a better chance of retaining crucial information. \nAfter taking a short break from studying, and before you start up again, take a few minutes to review the information you have just learned. This will give you a sense of progress and motivate you to continue on. \nRead the Ideas\nWhen you are reading \nStop at the end of each \nParagraph \nPage \nMain Section \nClose your book \nRecall the ideas from memory \nRecite the ideas out loud in your own words \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\naugustine@columbia.edu\nLast update: February 4, 1996
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I had my eye doctor tell me once that being on the computer for long periods of time, daily, can cause you to be dizzy.  \n\nI experienced this when doing research online for long periods of time (for one of my masters courses) and was very dizzy. \n\n Your eyes strain very easily and this causes you to feel dizzy. If you need to be on the computer for long periods of time for work or school, then get a well lit lamp and shine it on the monitor.  \n\nApparently the more well lit the screen is, the less strain your eyes feel.  Also, if you are just online for "fun" then try to limit your time to an hour.  \n\nIf neither of these suggestions work, then either get glasses to help your eyes or learn to live with being dizzy.. hope this helps!  \n\nI chose to stay away from the computer and got glasses for the times I hadto be  on the comouter
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GO TO THE STORE AND BUY A COMPOSITION BOOK AND WRITE IN IT DAILY. EVERY TIME YOU THINK OF SOMETHING WRITE IT DOWN AND GO BACK TO REVISE AND I PROMISE YOU IT WILL GET BETTER. USUALLY THE BEST TIOME IS AT NIGHT WHEN ITS TIME FOR NED KEEP THE BOOK UNDER YOUE PILLOW AND WRITE YOUR WORRIES AWAY. IT WORKS FOR ME.
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Prioritize. If you KNOW you have a deadline to get homework or another task done, give yourself a time frame to do it and reward yourself with a small treat to accomplish that end. It might be a favorite food or drink, watching a movie or simply reading a good book. Stay focusedl...you CAN do it!