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How do I focus on my studies at home?

 One of the biggest issues of studying at home is being surrounded by activities that are infinitely more exciting. Be it a Playstation, Computer, or even a paperclip. The thing is, even if you remove those things it almost feels as though literally anything is more enticing than studying and so you’ll find a way to procrastinate no matter what. So here’s what I do to keep myself focused:

 Home is the best place to study peacefully.

Here are a few tips for studying effectively at home.

1. Don’t sit on the bed or couch to study because that may make you feel restless and compel you to lie and may be sleep. Prefer a study table that keeps your back straight.
2. Don’t keep any edibles near your study table because that may distract you from time to time. Give yourself a break after every 45 minutes and eat healthy during your break.
3. Avoid eating fried food or junk during your examination periods because that makes a person lousy and lazy.
4. Avoid keeping your mobile phone near you. Either switch it off and give it to your parents or every time you sit to study then keep it outside your room.
5. While studying you may feel tedious and desire for some rest. Well, that’s normal but only when you study for long hours. In that case walk and study (learning matter).
6. Tell your parents to not to disturb you in any case or if anyone drops at your home. Be determined and dedicated; “no matter who comes, I’m not going to meet them till I complete so and so pages or chapters or whatever.”
7. Be creative while studying. It’s your home, your room; dance and study because in that way your brain will remember things quite quickly.
8. Eat almonds and walnuts to sharpen your brain.
9. Don’t sit comfortably because that may again result into a distraction by making you feel lousy, lazy and make you a couch potato.
10. Last but not the least, Drink lots of water and don’t study continuously for long hours.

Here are few easy-to-follow tips to help you concentrate and focus on studies, so as to cut out any distractions along the way.

1. Create a designated study area.Creating a space for studying will maximize your learning efficiency. As much as possible, you should designate a special place to study. Do nothing else at that space. If you have a designated space, you will associate this place to studying. Once there, you will have no trouble getting started.
2. Your space should be well-lighted and airy. Your study room or corner should be well-lighted and airy. The adequate light will help you remain alert. Lighting affects sleep, mood, focus, motivation, concentration, and, hence, your performance. Avoid studying on your bed. Sit on a comfortable chair. The chair should not be overly comfortable or else you will end up dozing off. While sitting, sit straight as it will help you concentrate and focus on studies.
3. De-clutter your space. The space that you designate for studying should be uncluttered and should have fewer distractions to allow you to concentrate. Clear your study station. Clean your desk of anything that you deem as unnecessary. The only things that should be left in front of you are those that are absolutely necessary for your work.Clean your desk of anything that you deem as unnecessaryThis means any electronics, pictures, books, stationary, bags, etc., that you don’t need for the task at hand should be put away and out of sight. Also, keep aside the notes and assignments for other topics as they will make you worry about the pending work to be done.
4. Get your study materials and stationery beforehand. Most times, you need to get up from your desk either to find a missing note or locating a highlighter or a pen in the middle of studying. And this task ends up consuming a lot of your precious time. Ensure everything from your pens, notes, handouts, and books is out there within your hand’s reach so that you won’t have to get up in the middle of studying. Ideally, you should get everything prepared the night before or a few hours ahead of your study time.
5. Have something to munch on nearby.Keep some snacks nearby when you sit to study. It should be something nutritious.Keep some nutritious snacks nearby when you sit to studyTry walnuts, flax seeds, almonds, berries, or even dark chocolate instead of a pack of chips, instant noodles, white bread, etc. Avoid filling your stomach before studying, as being too full leads to lethargy.
6. Stay hydrated. Staying hydrated will increase your concentration abilities. Make sure you have clean and fresh water within your reach. Drinking water can improve the brain’s ability to complete tasks that require a rapid response. Chronic dehydration can cause migraines and stress and reduce your ability to concentrate and focus on studies.Drinking water can improve the brain’s ability to complete tasksAlways keep a glass of water, green tea, or a sugar-free drink within your reach. Stay away from soda, fruit juices, smoothies, and other sugar-heavy drinks. Avoid consuming caffeinated drinks like tea or coffee. If you are tempted to grab a coffee, try having green tea or black coffee without sugar.
7. Block out distractions by turning off your phone, shutting down your computer, or blocking out social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter, or any other websites that distract you from your goals.
8. Play background music. Some people prefer playing music in the background. It might help you tune out all the surrounding noises. But make sure that you are not blasting off your favorite hits or some music that you can sing along to. Lyrics can be distracting, so play an instrumental music. Ambient music like the sound of rain, waterfall, or white noise can help you wash away the distractions.
9. Follow a study ritual. Start off by estimating the number of hours needed for every subject each week. Then allocate specific time for every subject. By this, you will assure yourself that you won’t need to worry about completing the other subjects as you have allotted time for each one. Also, preparing a daily-study timetable will help you stick to the schedule. Create a detailed to-do-list. Set a routine for everything from when to sleep, when to get up, when to have your meals, and most importantly how much time should you allot to studying and revision.
10. Be flexible with your study schedule.There is no set rule as far as the timetable is concerned, but be flexible with your schedule. If you feel you need an extra hour for a particular subject, then do a little juggling or modify your timetable a bit.Modify your timetable if you feel you need an extra hour for a particular subject
11. Organize your study around your energy levels. For a week, try to see when your body and mind are most focused. Do you feel more focused in the morning or you focus best late in the night? Every person has their own biological prime time. Aim to study during the time when you are highly focused and at your best. Try to study topics that require a lot of concentration during those periods.
12. Break down your goals into pieces.Don’t try to bite off more than you can chew. Make your goals doable by segregating them. Say, if you have an entire book to study, segment it into 20 pages a day.
13. Be an active reader. Before you dive in and start an in-depth study, briefly skim the chapter and topics to be studied. This will help you to mentally prepare yourself for the impending study session. Look at the headings, captions, and summaries. Try to get a picture as to what the chapter is all about. When you read the heading, ask yourself questions. And while reading, try to find answers for your questions. Read one paragraph at a time. Once you are done, recite or rehearse. Always take notes and highlight the important points. This will involve your entire body and will help you remain alert.
14. Read out loudly. Read out loudly whatever you are reading. Your thought process slows down when you are speaking. You tend to focus more on what you speak, which will help you block out distractions.
15. Writing and remembering. Writing anything down makes you remember things better. Writing down what you read helps to get them lodge it into your long-term memory and will improve your recall. Write out the items to be memorized again and again.

Hope It helps you.☺

GOOD LUCK !