Tips on avoiding distractions while studying

Miss Nicole Wong 5th May, 2015

Are you distracted easily? • At the beginning very determined! • After 10- 15 minutes you may be distracted by:

Tip 1: Find a suitable study environment

• clean • minimal• distraction-free • boost your productivity considerably! • If you are easily distracted by others, you should do

revision alone.

Tip 2: Remove distractions from sight • in front of you absolutely

necessary for your revision / assignment

• textbooks & stationery ONLY! • Things that you don’t need

(phones, magazines, etc.) for the task at hand should be put away and out of sight!

Tip 3: Disconnect from the Social World

• Turn your phone on silent• turn off notifications • Remember! The world won’t end if

you’re not connected for 30 minutes• You can always update others’

statuses after your revision!

Tip 4: Stick to a routine, efficient study schedule

• Accommodate your day/night time energy levels• Regular time assigned for homework, revision and rest

Tip 5: Change subjects

• Change the subject you study every one to two hours for variety

• So you won’t feel bored so easily

Tip 6: Take strategic breaks• every 20 to 30 minutes• stand up leave your desk (to walk,

stretch, go for a jog, etc.) • benefits your muscles and joints • allows your mind to relax and reset

Tip 7: Motivate yourself

• Create an incentive for successfully completing a task• Examples: • call a friend• a food treat• a walk

Tip 8: Avoid unhealthy snacks

• Avoid snacks – candies, chips, instant noodles, etc.

• Avoid energy drinks or soft drinks• contain a whole bunch of calories

with NO essential nutrients• Too much of these bad for your

health!

The best state for studying? • be slightly hungry• slight hunger increase alertness

Thank you!