How to improve concentration while studying: check out 5 tips.
Being dedicated is fundamental to any student's academic success, but maintaining focus all the time can be challenging. So how can you increase concentration while studying? In this article, we share five tips that can help you. Keep reading to find out!
5 tips on how to improve concentration while studying.
Many students believe that the number of hours dedicated to academic preparation will, by itself, define how successful they will be in college entrance exams and in university.
But spending hours studying without being fully focused can compromise anyone's performance.
Read more: How to create a study schedule: a step-by-step guide
To ensure academic success, quantity and quality must go hand in hand. Therefore, it is essential to remain as focused as possible during study hours.
“If this stage of total concentration is not reached, there is a risk that students will remember distractions more than the content studied,” emphasizes João Pitoscio Filho, pedagogical coordinator of the Etapa Course.
“Conversely, with greater focus, study periods become more efficient, which, in turn, allows young people to have more time to dedicate to other activities,” explains Pablo Ganassim, professor at ESEG College, part of the Etapa Group.
Want to know how to improve your concentration while studying? Then keep reading to check out the tips we've prepared especially for you.
1) Identify and eliminate distractions.
Concentration can be impaired by both traps created by your own brain Distractions can be both due to external factors and to external factors. It's important to identify the distractions that affect you the most and eliminate them from your study environment.
“Constant noises and interruptions, as well as cell phone use during study periods, are some of the most frequent distractions. Turning off your mobile device or leaving it in another room while studying is a simple measure that can help increase attention,” advises Pitoscio.
2) Organize your study space.
To prepare properly a place to study It also influences concentration. "It's important to ensure that the environment is comfortable and quiet, has adequate lighting and temperature, and that all necessary materials are readily available," says Ganassim.
3) Take short breaks
Taking short breaks during study hours is among the best study methods. Some tips for maintaining concentration include dividing your study schedule into short periods of 30 minutes each, followed by a brief break of 5 minutes, for example.
“During this break, drinking a good coffee also helps. This makes the brain understand that, after a period of total concentration, it will be rewarded with something that gives it pleasure,” suggests Pitoscio.
4) Organize a study plan.
When you have a lot of content from different subjects to study, it's common to not know exactly how to organize it. Putting together a study schedule This can help you get around this situation.
“By mapping out the amount of time available for studying, in addition to setting short, medium, and long-term goals, students tend to develop greater awareness of the importance of following such a plan and also learn the best strategies to achieve their goals,” says Ganassim.
5) Take care of your health.
Academic performance is directly linked to physical and mental preparation. Therefore, it is essential to adopt measures that contribute to maintaining health, such as including periods of rest and relaxation. leisure in study routine.
“"Practicing physical exercise contributes both to increasing cognitive capacity and to controlling stress and anxiety. Furthermore, a balanced diet and good nights of sleep provide the necessary energy for the brain to maintain full concentration during study hours," explains the professor from ESEG College, part of the Etapa Group.
Did you like these tips on how to improve concentration while studying? Then be sure to check out the article on... How to have focus and discipline in your studies., published on the Etapa Course Blog.
In this content, in addition to accessing more tips, you will be able to understand the importance of developing these skills and discover the most common mistakes students make in this process. Check it out!
*Text written in partnership with Curso Etapa.
