You're determined to get the best test scores because of your parents' demands or promises to yourself, but have a hard time focusing on your studies. This article explains how to deal with distractions so you can study in peace.
Step
Method 1 of 3: Study Without Noise
Step 1. Find a quiet or most comfortable place in the house
Step 2. Tell everyone in the household that you have to study for an exam and ask them to keep their cool
Step 3. Once you've defined a study space, remove all distracting objects
Step 4. Light an aromatherapy candle or spray air freshener
In addition to relaxing, fragrances make it easier for you to memorize lessons.
Step 5. After relaxing, prepare the material to be studied and then arrange it from the most difficult to the easiest
If you feel tired, you've finished studying the most difficult material.
Step 6. Do not consume food or drink that burdens the stomach while studying
Step 7. Eliminate distractions from sound sources that you haven't had time to turn off
Step 8. Ignore the thoughts that keep popping up, but not related to the material you have to study
Otherwise, the brain's ability to retain information will decrease, making it difficult for you to memorize.
Step 9. Tell your friends that you want to learn
In order to concentrate, let them know that you can't answer phone calls or texts and ask them not to come over to the house for a while.
Step 10. Turn off all electronic devices
Keep your cell phone or other device in your desk drawer so you don't have to reply to incoming messages. Turn off the laptop and other electronic devices first.
Step 11. Read the course material aloud
You will be easier to memorize if you study with this method.
Form a habit of studying while chewing gum or other foods so that the mind associates information with certain tastes because the more neurons that are used, the more information is stored. This way, it will be easier for you to remember the material when answering questions if you take the exam while chewing the same flavored gum
Step 12. Memorize all the material until you don't have to open the book
Method 2 of 3: Study while Listening to Music
Step 1. Prepare the headphones
You can listen to music without headphones, but they will block out other sounds so you can concentrate more easily.
Step 2. Choose a neutral song
A song without lyrics with a soothing rhythm keeps you focused because it doesn't take as much attention as when you listen to your favorite song. Calm music is the best choice because it doesn't affect your emotions, mood, or make you sing along.
Step 3. Listen to a single violin, cello, or piano sound
Classical music has been shown to improve the ability to focus while studying. Instead of listening to a lively orchestra, a song played with one instrument can be very beneficial because it doesn't distract.
Step 4. Prepare the song before studying
Collect songs that are conducive to learning and set the song to repeat itself so you don't have to choose another song every 2-3 minutes. The music will keep playing so you only need to focus on the things that need to be prioritized.
Method 3 of 3: Study in a Small and Noisy Home
Step 1. Hold a meeting with the entire household
Ask them to suggest a place where you can study in peace. Asking for opinions is a great way to get attention and the best solution. In the meeting, state that you need:
- A place to study where people don't pass by and free from distractions
- A calm atmosphere to think and calm down
- Study time without being disturbed by brothers/sisters and other residents of the house
- Learning conditions without electronic devices.
Step 2. Prepare a place for regular study
The best place is a closed room with a door that can be locked to keep it free from noise or people passing by. Explain to everyone in the household that the area will be closed while you study. If they want to talk to you, they have to knock on the door or tell you in advance.
Gather all the things you need while studying so you don't have to go back and forth to pick them up and get distracted by other activities in the house
Step 3. Overcome the noise
Small houses with thin walls and various activities are usually always noisy. Work on the noise by considering the following:
- Wear headphones that are able to cover the ears from noise while studying.
- Playing white noise.
- Wear earplugs. Choose quality earplugs. Keep in mind that this method may not be suitable for everyone.
- Set a schedule for quiet times each day. Have everyone in the household agree on a specific time each day to maintain silence.
- Suggest that they also wear headphones or earphones. Loud sounds from TV, videos, movies, music players can be muted if the viewer or listener is wearing earphones.
- If someone wants to practice music, make an agreement not to practice while you study.
- Determine a schedule of quiet periods that applies to all residents of the house, for example after 9:30 p.m. or 10:30 p.m.
Step 4. Adjust the study schedule
Another way to deal with noise is to study while others are sleeping. You can study late at night or go to bed earlier and then wake up earlier than others to study early in the morning.
Step 5. Be flexible and respectful of others
Don't force your will. You also have to think about other people's interests so they can do the things they love. For example: make a deal by suggesting a quiet period of 4pm-6pm and you are ready to deal with the noise from 7pm-9pm.
Step 6. Find another place to study
If all the methods above don't help or you want to change the atmosphere, look for other, more appropriate places to study, for example at the library, at school, on campus, at a friend's house, or elsewhere. If your house is too noisy, it may be better if you study outside. After becoming a routine, the brain will get used to a new learning place so it feels like studying at home.
Tips
- Find a comfortable place to study because what you need is a quiet and pleasant environment.
- If necessary, light an aromatherapy candle with a relaxing scent, for example: vanilla. Study sessions will be more enjoyable because the scent you like can be calming and relaxing.
- Prepare a piece of paper to write down distracting thoughts that keep you from concentrating.
- Calm down. Anger, frustration, disappointment makes it harder for you to study and makes other people feel bad for you. In addition, you are unlikely to study well if the atmosphere is not conducive.
- If the study door can be locked, other people will not suddenly enter and disturb you. Check if you need to install a lock if you don't already have one.
- Don't let your cell phone or electronic device distract you. Have someone else check it every once in a while for messages that are important to you.
- Prepare water before studying to keep your body hydrated.
- Get in the habit of maintaining tidiness because a messy room makes learning outcomes not optimal.
- Turn off your phone, deactivate social media, and don't play games while studying. Avoid anything that could potentially distract from the lesson.
- Turn off or put your electronic devices away first so you can concentrate and complete your tasks on time! The TV also distracts. Set a schedule for watching TV and studying so you can pass the exam.
Warning
- Keep your phone so you don't get distracted if you get a notification.
- Don't eat fast food before studying, but you should eat so you don't feel hungry because hunger is very distracting. Choose a healthy menu to increase energy so that you stay focused while studying.
- If you're having trouble dealing with noise and noise at home, share the problem with the householder so they understand that it's making it difficult for you to learn. Many people are able to study in a noisy and noisy atmosphere. They probably don't know that noise and noise are a problem for you.
