Managing your study

Common problems students face with study include how to study effectively, coping with the amount of reading , how to manage your time, avoiding procrastination and distractions, and improving your concentration.
Here are the things to help you improve your concentration.

Concentration

You need to recognize that study is hard work, and therefore it's important for you to keep up a balanced diet with proper amounts of rest and periods of relaxation to study effectively.

• Create the right frame of mind. If you're feeling tired around your study time, go for a brisk walk or just get some fresh air to clear your head before you start.
• Take breaks. If you find your attention beginning to fade, you may need a break. Get up, stretch or go for a walk around. Take a few slow, deep breaths, and have a drink of water.
• Study in short time blocks with short breaks in between. This approach keeps your mind from wandering or from feeling fatigued, and will also help reduce time-wasting activities as you try to settle into study.
• Be an active learner: make notes, create mind maps, talk through key points aloud or explain new concepts as though there is another interested adult in the room with you. Walk around the room as you talk, throw a soft ball against the wall as you recite points to remember, make up rhymes or songs to help remember facts or sequences.