How can you improve your concentration while you are studying?

Concentration requires great amount of effort and time. Even if you practice it for one week or even a month the result won't be productive if your brain isn’t performing well. If you're having trouble with concentration this article may come in handy.
A number of ways to make you have a better concentration when you are in the class or even you are reading books.
1. Take rest. The biggest factor affecting concentration is rest and this has been approved by research. Concentration requires your mind to be calm. But your mind will be scattered if you are not well rested. Make sure that you get the right amount of sleep at the right time. Also have regular sleep time, and this can be the key step for concentrating.
2. Make a Plan. Always have a plan for whatever you are up to. When you sit down to work without a plan, you may easily get caught in activities like checking mails, Instant messaging (chatting) and browsing the web. Without a purpose, you are wasting your time. You’ll find yourself distracted by a variety of nagging thoughts instead of devoting all your attention to one important task. To avoid this, make a clear plan that meets your needs beforehand. Take 10 or 5 minutes break in between, and use this time to check email, and then close your inbox and move on to your most important task. When making a plan make sure to allocate enough time for entertainment, studies and sleep.
3. Meditate.The practice of meditation will definitely improve our powers of concentration. Actually, when we try to meditate, it is concentration that is the first thing we need to master. A daily period of meditation gives us the chance to work specifically on concentration techniques.
4. Choose a place of your choice -Choose a place that you favor the most. But obviously some places are better than others. School libraries, study lounges and private rooms are the best .Above all, the place that you choose should not be distracting. Try to stay away from other people if you want to concentrate on your work.
5. If you want to master the arts of concentration, develop a controlled and balanced diet. Overeating puts a huge load of digestion and can make you feel uncomfortable and sleepy. Eating light and healthy meals can help you maximize your ability to concentrate. As Thomas Jefferson said, we rarely regret eating too little. It’s likely you’ll find that you need less food to satisfy you than you think.
6. Exercise. The ability to concentrate depends a lot upon our physical well-being. If we are tired, unhealthy and afflicted by numerous minor ailments, concentration will be more difficult. Of course, concentration is still possible, but it is just more difficult. However, we have to try to make life easy for ourselves; we need to give a high priority to our physical health:
7. Have a change while studying.It is difficult to concentrate on one thing for an extended time period. Sometimes, the best solution is to give ourselves frequent change. If we concentrate on one task for an hour, we can then move onto something different. This change in activity enables us to maintain our powers of concentration without becoming tired of one activity.
8. Take Breaks and Mix Up Your Environment.Continuous work in the same place can drive anyone crazy. Taking constant breaks can solve the problem. This will make you active and more interested in your topic.


Attachai   045  4EN

Here are three suggestions for improving my study concentration:
- Study in a quiet place that is free from distractions and interruptions.
Try to create a space designated solely for studying.
- Make a study schedule that shows what tasks you need to accomplish
and when you plan to accomplish each task.
This will provide you with the structure you need for effective studying.
- Clear your mind of worrisome thoughts. Mental poise is important for concentration.
You can get distracted by your own thoughts.

>>>  Siriam   Luadthaisong  039  3EN 

Try to study at the time of day you work best.
Some people work well early in the morning, others late at night.
You know what works best for you.
Make sure you are not tired and/or hungry when you study.
Otherwise, you won't have the energy you need to concentrate.
Also, maintain your physical fitness.
Don't try to do two tasks at the same time.
You won't be able to concentrate on either one very well.
Concentration means focusing on one thing to the exclusion of all else.
Break large tasks into a series of smaller tasks that you can complete one at a time.
If you try to complete a large task all at once, you may feel overwhelmed
and may be unable to maintain your concentration.
It's hard to concentrate when you're tense.
It's important to relax when working on a task that requires concentration.
Meditation is helpful to many students.


 Jariya  Ruangrua  007 3EN

For me, you should think along a question or a leeson that teacher says.
To think along will help you concentrate what teacher focuses on.
If you just listen , you may be sleepy and bored.

Sayumporn065
3EN

Avoid Distractions. Many students bring lots of unnecessary things to the table when they study that they find it hard to focus. Here are some things that you should avoid bringing to your study: cell phone, portable music players, food, unrelated material, and others. Put on the table only the things you will actually need or use for your study. Another way to reduce or do away with distractions is to turn off the television and the internet while you are studying. Studying while watching TV divides your attention and you cannot concentrate and benefit from either. For those who study with a computer, temporarily disable the internet connection so that you will not be tempted to waste precious time surfing, emailing, etc.



Donruetai 054 3EN

Here are a list of suggestions which will help you improve your power of concentration
1. Select a place you like to study and where there are few distractions
2. Plan your study time so that you will have enough time to finish your work.
3. Make sure that you have all the materials and resources you need to finish the assignment.
4. Develop a positive mental attitude to the task ahead. Think about finishing your work and try to do well.
5. Remember your purpose for studying and make this your goal. Question yourself about what you are studying and then read actively for the answers.
6. Work in short sessions of forty to fifty minutes and take regular breaks to avoid getting tired.
7. Make notes and summaries of the main points you are studying and refer to them to check your progress
8. Break your work into smaller units of study and mark each unit off as you complete it.

Amolwan 050 3EN

-Find a quiet place to study. I like to go to the room that be silent and
free of distractions in order to concentrate. For example,
do not study right in front of a TV because you will only do your homework
when the advertisements comes.
-Make a timetable. Work for 30-60 minute periods with 5-10 minute breaks in between.




Wipawee 036 3EN