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Articles > Self Development > Training yourself for better concentration
Training yourself for better concentration
A better concentration for a better you
14th November ,2007
| This article discusses tips and techniques to help you improve concentration. This article provides necessary information about how to improve concentration and deal with poor concentration. |
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3. Approach study effectively
a. Spend a little time to plan what you are going to work on. Be precise and realistic. 'I am going to work on my assessment' is not very helpful. 'I am going to spend the next two hours gathering notes on commercial contracts for my assessment. I'll work on chapter two of this book first, and if I have time, I'll start on chapter five' is much better.
b. Break down your work into small manageable chunks, and then focus on a smaller task. Writing a paragraph is not as scary as writing an essay.
4. Be active
a. Vary your activities to keep your mind from wandering: make notes, highlight, underline, ask yourself questions, prepare questions for discussion, associate new material with old material, visualize a concept, etc.
b. Change the subject/topic you are studying every two hours or so to maintain your interest.
5. Take regular breaks
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. Alternatively, you can try working for shorter period of time, such as 20 minutes, and have more frequent short breaks.
6. Oxygenate
a. 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. (Try 'Focus on Your Breath' exercise.)
b. If you have been working on a computer, relax your eyes by focusing at a distance, and relieve your eyes from the glare of the computer by covering your eyes with the palm of your hands for a moment.
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