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Senior Joined: Feb 16, 2009 Posts: 34

How many of us have gotten to the end of three of four pages of “reading” only to discover that we have no idea what was on those pages? We have failed to concentrate! Below, we will explore ways to combat the four main causes of poor concentration: external distractions, internal distraction, fatigue, and lack of interest.
Reduce external distraction
1. Find a good place to work – usually the library. While the library may seem almost too quiet at first, condition yourself to the quiet by starting with short periods of study there. Other good places to study there. Others good places to study might study include: study areas, empty classrooms, etc. If you are a commuter student find a library near your home to work. Trying to study at home or in a dorm room almost invariably leads to endless distractions, thus prolonging your study time.
2. Minimize visual distraction by studying away from windows and in a place where you will not see classmates walking by.
3. Eliminate noise by studying in a quiet place, without vocal music. While you may have listened to music as you studied in high school, college work requires far greater concentration and part of your focus will be lost if you listen to music while studying.
4. Use appropriate lighting that does not strain your eyes.
Discourage internal distractions
1. Keep your calendar or “to do” list nearby as you study and record there any reminders to yourself or worries that may distract you while studying (i.e. pick up dry cleaning, worry about financial aid). By writing these things down, you can clear your mind for studying.
2. Use a concentration score sheet. Each time you find your mind wandering, make a check mark on the sheet. Within just a few study sessions you should find that you have far fewer check marks and far greater concentration.

Senior Joined: Mar 02, 2009 Posts: 34

It is great , isn't it ?

Senior Joined: Apr 14, 2009 Posts: 33

excellent!I think you are good student

Professional Joined: Feb 16, 2009 Posts: 62

Thank a lot ! I often felt sleepy when I was reading .

Senior Joined: Mar 11, 2009 Posts: 30

I cannot concentrate ,either.Sometime I read, but I don't know what I am reading just because of noisy enviroment.I will try these tips , and I hope that it will work on me.thanks! Razz

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