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CONCENTRATION
By: Ryan Lukman
Definitions of Concentration The ability to direct one’s thinking in whatever direction
one would intend. A person’s ability to focus his thoughts in a particular
direction for a considerable time without getting distracted by other things.
Focusing all your attention on a single subject.
Levels of Concentration
Light Moderate Deep
Light Concentration The state when you first sit down The stage of concentration within the first five
minutes of studying, listening or reading Light concentration signs include wiggling
around the chair, twisting hair, and pulling out study supplies
The distractions in the stage of light concentration include noticing other students walking in the room, be annoyed by any noises, or thinking about other things
When you are in light concentration, you are easily distracted
Moderate Concentration During the next five minutes or so, you move
into moderate concentration At this point you begin to pay attention to the
material you are reading, hearing, or studying Begin to get interested in the lecture or text
material At moderate concentration stage you may not
be easily distracted Concentration may be broken if someone talks
directly to you
Deep Concentration In deep concentration, you aren’t thinking
about anything except what you are hearing or studying
At this stage you are totally engrossed in the material
At this point, your focused and in tuned with studying, listening, applying, reading, and relating the subject or material
The stage in the concentration cycle that you are working most effectively
Not easily distracted by anything else
Are you now in deep concentration?
If not….your getting distracted!!
Common Distractions Talking while the teacher or instructor is
teaching Cell phones Conversations irrelevant to the material Noises around your environment Daydreaming
Internal and External Factors Which Interrupts Concentration
Internal Factors Anxiety caused by a certain course Worry over personal problems Thinking about what you have to do outside of
class Inactive participation Attitude toward the class or the material Daydreaming Lack of sleep or bad nutrition
External Factors Other students Noises in the classroom Where you choose to sit Disorganized lectures Information that is repeated over and
over
Factors that cause distractions during reading
A distraction is anything that breaks your concentration.
Internal Distractions
Day Dreams Worries Depression Boredom Sickness Hunger Other emotions
External Distractions
Noises People Television Music Weather Inadequate lighting
Dealing with Distractions
Red Bow Technique Take-Charge Technique Say No Technique No-Need Technique Checkmark Technique
Message of the day
Improve Concentration Identify your distractions Concentrate with interest Keep a positive attitude Set study goals Make eye contact with the teacher Use proper lighting Eat and exercise well Take breaks in between periods of study Get enough sleep
Strategies of Improving ConcentrationSelect An Ideal Study Area• Low noise level• Comfortable table and chair• Uncluttered work surface• Adequate lighting• Space used for exclusive study purposes
Prepare Mentally• Relax body & mind• Create a positive attitude• Positive self-talk• Visualize yourself concentrating• Set Goals for the session• Do warm-ups
Concentration Tips
Eat a good breakfast Exercise daily Vitamin B12 Green Tea Focus Factor Coffee (no more than 3 cups a day) Oatmeal, yogurt, and fruits
Other Sources to Improve Your Concentration
www.lumosity.com – Concentration Games www.getimusic.com – Concentration music www.waynelee.com – Self Hypnosis CD for
Concentration
www.studyskills.com – Tips on improving study skills
www.focusfactor.com – Focus factor supplement to improve concentration
www.successconsciousness.com – Study skills site
Quotes on Concentration“Controlled attention is the act of coordinating all the faculties of the mind and directing their combined power to a given end. It is an act, which can be achieved only by the strictest sort of self-discipline.” -Napoleon
“Learn to fix your attention on a given subject, at will, for whatever length of time you choose. You will have learned the secret to power and plenty! This is concentration.”-Napoleon
“Where attention goes, energy flows and results show.”-T. Harv Eker