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Concentrating.
I've been having a lot of trouble this year concentrating, and my grades are definetly reflecting it. Everytime i sit down to do my homework, something distracts me so i go and do that first, or i call that person, or go talk to people online. I always feel like everything is more important then my schoool work but i know its not. I end up going to bed so late doing all these things i get distracted by. Does anyone have any suggestions that could help me concentrate on my schoolwork and not all these other little things?
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when you are doing your homework i suggjest you turn off all electronics that you communicate with such as computer & cell phone, this way there will be nothing to distract you, and sit in a quiet room with nothing your intrested in to distract you . and not to be man or anything, just you might have a.d.d. or something if it gets more serious.
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i have that same prob i have 3 suggestions!
1 eat while you work it makes you concentrate more even if its just gum (its a proven fact)
2 plan to do your hw is smaller sessions. or make you work to a certain about (ex like do 10 probs then go online for 10 min then come back and do 10 more probs)
3) have someone force you to work and not let you get up. after a while you will be able to control yourself more
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Are you tired? Feeling worn out can really mess up your concentration. What I do is I write lists of what needs to be done (I know it's gay but...) Then I decide what I'm doing first and what I want to get accomplished in that hour. Once you've done one thing you can cross it off and it will be easier to move on to the next because it will feel good! Also getting out and exercising helps me concentrate. Maybe go for a run when you get home! x x x
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i have the same problem just do what i do, go somewhere where it's quit and do your homework. make sure the phone your computer or other distractions are out of the way. then do your homework. when your done with it then you can do whatever you want.
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Hi There,
Under pressure, everyone has moments when they feel unable to cope, but sticking to a realistic revision plan will keep your confidence afloat. If you're charting your progress in this way, you're less likely to get intimidated by the workload and end up throwing your hands in the air.
Don't give up - packing it all in at this stage is basically the easy way out. Sure, it'll stop you feeling stressed, but think how you'll feel on the other side of the exams. If you think you'll look back with any sense of regret, then it has to be worth giving it your best shot.
Even if you don't get the grades you want, taking exams keeps your options open. You could retake, consider other courses, or look for work. Whatever your results, however, something's better than nothing.
If you think that you've failed...
Even if you did freak out in the exam hall, there's really no need to panic now. First of all, it's perfectly natural to feel some apprehension in the run-up to the results, and often people find their worst fears are unfounded.
But even if you don't make the grades you were hoping for, it's not the end of the world. Failing exams doesn't make you a failure in life. If anything it presents you with a range of options, one of which is retaking.
So once the results are out, talk things through with your form tutor or careers officer, and consider the best way forward. In the meantime, go out and have some fun!
Goodluck
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I suggest that you start reminding yourself constantly what really needs to be focused on. And that will be your school work. I suggest that you repeatedly drill yourself on how school is very important for your future. Also, you should really think about how not doing your school work can severly affect your future. Think about the consequences and let those be your motivation to really channeling your focus/concentration upon your school work. Also, remind yourself, that if your friends are true friends, that they'll always be there for you through thick and thin. And real friends wouldn't make you sacrifice something so important as your school life in order to go out on the town for a night, or to stay on the phone. No, friends wouldn't do that to one another. Because friends should understand what comes from, and if they don't understand, then good riddings. Also, remind yourself that with an education comes certain sacrifices. You just have to evaluate your priorities and realize those that are the most significant and those that can wait. I'm not saying that your friends aren't important, and I'm not saying to sacrifice your life for an education. I'm simply saying that some things will always be there, and some things won't. If you look at what's more important and what comes first, then focus upon that. It's all about recognizing and confirming your priorities. Find them and let them lead you to your motivation.
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Well I mean your friends can help you out too. Tell them to not call you until a certain time. Or let your parents pick up the phone and dont let them let you use it until your all done. Work in a really quiet room w/ no music or distractions. I hope Helped you
Bianca
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This may not be the answer you're looking for, but I'll give it a shot anyway. Why don't you pick a time of day - like right after school - when you will devote your time to homework. If you can, set an amount of time you wish to spend on the homework. E-mail all of your friends and tell them that this is what you're doing and would they all please respect your need to have this allotted time ONLY for homework. Ask them to not call or contact you in any way, e.g., IM, until this time period is over. This may even help your friends begin to set their own priorities. If the phone does ring and you have an answering machine you can let the machine pick up your messages, be your secretary. If you have your own telephone, turn off the ringer during this time and once again, allow the caller to leave a message. The world is not apt to end during this time and your friends CAN wait. You may want to use a timer (can buy an inexpensive one at the grocery store or a kitchen store) or an alarm clock and set it so that you have a break during the time you're doing your homework. Maybe you'll want a 15 minute break. You can have a brief phone call with a friend or do something short on the computer, but be sure you set the timer for the amount of time you'd like your break to be and then hang up, stop communicating via compuer, etc. Stick to your guns about this. The timer/alarm clock should help, IF you're determined to make some changes.
The key here is to really think about what your priorities are. You've already said that you know that schoolwork is the most important thing. Well, keep thinking that and try to make some easy changes so that you will keep that on the TOP of your priority list. This is all about choices and you can CHOOSE to chnage your habits. As you grow up, you will always need to think about priorities. The work place will force you to do that; so will family life. And, if you decide to go to college (or even if you don't), NOW is the time to focus on how to get yourself to concentrate and to set up reasonable schedules for yourself, dealing with your priority list.
The other thing you might want to consider re: you going to bed so late because you get involved in so many "distractions," is that you set a certain time of night for EACH night of the school week when you will go to bed. If you have to, set the timer or alarm clock to help you remember that time. Then do it! Go to bed. You need your sleep to be able to concentrate at school, and to concentrate in general. Sleep deprivation is damaging to the body and the mind.
I know you can do this, especially since you're at the point where you are asking for help. Good for you! Good luck and hopefully you'll be able to pull up your grade average by following some steadfast guidelines that you set up for yourself and ask your friends to respect.
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