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What are ways to increase concentration?

What are some ways to increase concentration?

  • I am completing my Masters and I have this huge assignment due in about a week and I just cannot find the motivation to stay focused on getting it completed. I am physically exhausted and just want school to be over with. I am scheduled to graduate, contingent on the completion of this assignment, but a big part of me just doesn't care. I know I should. I've come this far, I've spent a huge amount of money on my education and I know if I don't complete it I will not graduate, still my mind nor heart are in this anymore. What should I do? Is there anything someone can say or recommend to help me get through this???

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    Stop surfing the Internet and get down to work. I spent several years doing what would have been a masters course and had to cut it short to become a bachelors because I didn't care at the time - only later once I realised what chance I'd thrown away did I regret it. You only really have one chance to 'get it right this time'. Your future employment prospects will depend on what you achieve. Don't throw away that chance - it will be hugely expensive in the long run and you will if you're like me regret it for years to come. Most people, when they get close to the end of something big that's been dragging on lose enthusiasm, I'd say that's what's happening to you. Start early in the day, but not so early that it damages your ability to work, pick up everything you need to complete the assignment, go somewhere quiet where you can concentrate but won't fall asleep (a library?), drink some coffee to keep you alert. Plan the use of the available time, so that you devote say 10% of your time to the task which counts for 10% of the marks - if it's that kind of assignment. Good luck, it's almost over.

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Try to think about it in steps. And try taking a nap to engergize you. Also don't let other activities distract you.

legolas072

Either take some crystal meth or take alot of Ritalin.

Yahoo_guy

Eat a healthy breakfest and get a lot of rest and study often.

zvuon

not drugs! It is the worst and last way to increase your concentration! Here some tips! Set aside a place for study and study only ! Find a specific place (or places) that you can use for studying (for example, the campus libraries, vacant classrooms, quiet areas in the student center, bedroom at home, etc.) Make a place specific for studying. So, don't use your study space for social conversations, writing letters, daydreaming, etc. Insure that your study area has the following: • good lighting • ventilation • a comfortable chair, but not too comfortable • a desk large enough to spread out your materials Insure that your study area does not have the following: • a distracting view of other activities that you want to be involved in • a telephone • a loud stereo • a 27-inch color TV • a roommate or friend who wants to talk a lot • a refrigerator stocked with scrumptious goodies 2. Divide your work into small, short-range goals. Don't set a goal as vague and large as ... "I am going to spend all day Saturday studying!" This will not happen it will just lead to failure and discouragement. Take the time block that you have scheduled for study and set a reachable study goal. (for example: finish reading 3 sections of the chapter seven in your Psych. text, or complete one math problem or write the rough draft of the introduction to my English paper, etc.) Concentration and memory work together but one does not lead to the other. To concentrate is to direct your mental powers or your efforts towards a particular activity, subject or problem. Memory is the ability to remember information, experiences and people. There are some specific skills that can be learned to enhance both concentration and memory. Practicing these skills is likely to improve one's success as a student. Once something is stored in our brain, we never forget it. We may, however, have difficulty in recalling the information. It is also possible that the information we are trying to recall was never stored. This program will help you understand the structure of memory and also suggest some skills you can use to try to improve your memory. Good concentration will enhance memory. If we only practice skills that improve your memory but never look at factors that enhance concentration, our efforts will only be marginally successful.

KuyumcuS

Maybe some sort of remedies, get plenty of sleep eat too you cannot forget to eat! Oh and perhaps have a time of exercise then studying and working! Congratulations, That is wonderful let God be with you! and good luck!

Golden Ivy

not drugs thats stupid space cadet! ok anyway concentrate on something you like thats what i did and now im good at it for almost anything

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