How To Stay Focused While Studying

There are a lot of us out there that have trouble staying focused while studying. It took me awhile before I learned a few awesome ways to keep myself focused. Here are four simple steps that can help you stay focused while studying.

1. Have a set time to study and take planned breaks.

It helps you to concentrate when you know how long you’re going to be studying and what material you’ll be covering over that set time. Make sure you plan your breaks so that you never take too long of a break. Make sure when you take breaks to walk around or do something active. It helps to keep you awake if you’re feeling a little drowsy.

2. Find a quiet room with little distractions.

Stay away from your biggest distractions and keep them in a separate room. Even if you’re in your room with your computer and cell phone off, it’s going to be tempting you if it’s within your reach.

3. Plan punishments and rewards.

Have a reasonable punishment ready to go just in case you do get distracted or stray away from your study schedule. Of course if you’re going to plan a punishment for yourself, you’re going to have to reward yourself for getting through the study material you planned to finish.

4. Study with a friend.

Having a friend to quiz you can help you to remember a lot of the concepts and definitions. Make sure your friend knows your study schedule and any punishments you’ve created. You and your friend can help keep each other in line. On the other hand, don’t bring a friend that isn’t studying the same topic that you’re studying for. It’s fun to have friends around while you’re studying, but if they’re studying for another topic or class, they’re going to distract you.