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THREE WAYS TO STAY FOCUSED WHILE STUDYING

Studying can be difficult, especially when there are countless distractions around you. When I am studying, I often find myself picking up my phone or searching on my computer for something unrelated to my studying. Over the past four years at Ohio Northern, I have picked up tips and found what works for me when studying. Below are three tips that will help you stay focused when you are studying!

Set a timer! One way I stay focused while studying, is by setting a timer for when I need to take a break.  By setting a timer, I stay more motivated to continue studying because I know I will have a break. I normally study for 20 minutes and then take a break for five minutes. By having a timer, I also know when I need to start studying.

Eliminate distractions! Distractions can be anything from your phone, to your friends. One easy way to eliminate distractions or at least reduce them is to go to a quite place like a library or one of the many buildings on campus. This can help you stay in an area where you are not tempted to talk to others.  Along with this, silencing phone and putting it somewhere out of sight, will help you stay focused while studying.

Set goal and have rewards! When I am studying, I like to keep myself motivated and focused by setting goals. So, if I am studying terms, I will set a goal that I must learn ten terms then I reward myself with either some type of candy or looking at my phone.  I stay focused using this method because I know once I complete my goal, I will get rewarded in some way.

The tips above are ways I found help me when studying. I know that everyone studies differently and the best way to figure out what works best for you is to experiment with different studying techniques.

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