I find school, for the most part, easy. However, the one thing that I, and many others, struggle with is .
For me, it’s all the distractions. There are iPods, TV, games consoles, magazines, and even siblings can be a distraction! But, the main distraction is myself. I find it very hard to block out everything else and focus on studying.
I don’t know why, but having to focus leaves me no choice but to find myself a distraction!
I have tried many different approaches, techniques, and tips to help me sit and concentrate. The few that work for me are:
- Find a quiet workspace away form other distractions and make it into your study space.
- Pace. I create a plan to study for 20 minutes, and then take a 5-minute break.
- Simplify notes to few words. Then, on the test, it’s easy to expand on concepts.
- Don’t keep re-reading the same notes. If they don’t make sense, I find other sources on the same topic to study from.
I have followed these since I was in grade 8 and it has always been easy for me to study ever since! Do you find it hard not to become distracted?
Why is it so hard to concentrate?
About me: Hi! My name is Dylan and I am 15 years old. I have recently been asked to write a few guest posts on the topic Teens: Why Do We Do What We Do?
About me: I go to South Secondary School in London, ON and I have two younger siblings. I have always been a movie guy. In the summer I love to bike with my friends down to the Thames River and ride along the trails. The sights and the entire ride are always beautiful. I also like to bake and listen to old music. I hope that you enjoy my posts! Remember to leave feedback! ~Dylan.
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