Concentration
Tell me, I forget; show me, I
remember; involve me, I understand.
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Concentration is
the ability to focus
attention and to
ignore distractions.
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Distractions can be either
Internal
External
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Internal distractions
Hunger
Thirst
Tiredness
Illness
Boredom, lack of interest
Worries
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External distractions
Noise
Heat or cold
Dim or bright
Comfort
Interruptions
Follow through
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Improving concentration
Plan
Study place
Deal with distractions
Be here now
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Improving concentration
Think time
Breaks
Energy levels
Rewards
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Concentration and studying
Pay attention to your
attention span, and learn
to work within it.
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Boosting concentration
Have everything
Away from others
Respect privacy
Maintain focus
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Remember
Overdoing it
Personal issues
Study partner
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More tips
Can’t decide how to start?
Daydream?
Personal problems?
Can’t get enough done?
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More tips
Tired of thinking?
Squinting or straining your eyes?
Distracted by noise?
Disorganized?
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Training exercise
Preview
Begin studying
Note distractions
Pencil in marks
Aim for marks
Review distractions
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Wise words …
Concentration is Success in life is a
the ability to think matter not so
about absolutely much of talent or
nothing when it is opportunity as of
concentration and
absolutely perseverance.
necessary. Ray Knight C. W. Wendte
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