Studying may not be the most exciting thing you can do today, but no matter what, you still have to learn. Although this is something important, it is easy for us to become bored while studying. Don't worry, there are several ways you can follow to get rid of the boredom that comes when you're studying.
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Method 1 of 2: Study Alone
Step 1. Find a suitable place to study
One of the important things when you want to study is to find a good place. While you don't want to be bored, you should also make sure the place is free of distractions. Distractions will really make your learning activities ineffective, and make you even more bored, because you are reminded of other things you can do besides studying.
- Find a well-lit place, with a comfortable temperature. Light will help you stay focused, and the right temperature is important so you don't get too hot or cold, which can be distracting and boring.
- Make sure there is enough space for you to spread out your study materials. Also, make sure the place is neat. If your study space is well organized, it will be easier for you to focus on the material and not become bored.
- Try somewhere other than your room or home. There are many distractions that can come if you are in a familiar place. Places like the quiet room in the library are good places to study. Places like this were created for serenity. You'll just be surrounded by your study material, and most likely won't be disturbed, because most people come there to study too.
Step 2. Don't get too comfortable
If you feel too comfortable in your study area, you are more likely to become bored, sleepy, or distracted. Don't lie down when you need to study. You should sit in a chair that has a backrest, but don't use a chair that is too comfortable. Do not let you become sleepy and bored, which of course will disrupt your plans to study.
Step 3. Clarify your goals
One reason why you may become bored is because you are not sure what you should achieve by the end of this study session. Plan ahead. Think about what you need to learn, and how long it will take you to complete. This way, you will have a clear goal, and this will help you fight boredom. If you know when you can get back to playing games or chatting with your friends, you're more likely to be able to concentrate more on your studies.
Step 4. Mix your study topics
To help you not get bored while studying, you can change the topics or subjects you study. You're bound to have more than one topic you need to study, so change up what you're studying, say every half hour. For example, you could study history for 45 minutes, then study English for 45 minutes, before going back to studying history. Make sure you don't spend all your time on one piece of your material. If you change frequently, chances are you won't quickly get bored with the topic or subject you're studying.
- Try saving your favorite topics or subjects for last, so you have something to look forward to. You can also study this topic a little longer than the others. This can help you to study longer without getting bored.
- You can also start with your second most favorite topic, and save your favorites for the middle of your study session. That way, you can start with something you like, and still have your favorite lessons to look forward to while learning something you don't.
Step 5. Choose the times when you are most active
Studying during the day when you are most refreshed and active can help you study longer without feeling bored. You will pay more attention to your lessons, and also more quickly absorb what you learn. If you study at the same time every day, over time this will become a habit, and you will be trained to jump right into study mode at that time. This will help you not to get bored quickly, because your brain will become accustomed to learning activities, and become less easily distracted by other temptations.
Step 6. Take a break
Sitting in the same position for hours on end, especially when you are studying for an important exam, can lead to extreme boredom. Try taking a break every few hours. If you've been sitting for a very long time, try stretching while you're resting. Reward yourself every hour by playing basketball for 10 minutes, or jogging around the house for a bit. This will make your heart more active and help your brain focus on your studies. Plus, the less time you spend in the same place, the less likely you are to get bored with what you're doing.
- You can also snack when you are resting. During one of your breaks, eat a healthy snack. Eat snacks that are high in protein and fiber, which will keep you full, and help you avoid the boredom that hunger causes later.
- Try snacks like nuts, dried fruit, raisins, chocolate, and the like. Ingredients like these can keep you full, and give you the fuel you need to keep going.
Step 7. Make your study session fun
If one of your study materials is boring, try making a game or flashcard (card with information on it). You can even compose a song that helps you remember a difficult concept or a list of information you need to memorize. This will make your study material fun, and keep you interested in learning. Plus, you won't feel bored when you're making games, songs, or flashcards.
Step 8. Give yourself a gift
One way to get through a long study session is to have something to look forward to at the end. Tell yourself that you can eat one big ice cream when you're done, or play the game again later. You can also make an appointment to meet up with your friends after you finish studying. Even so, promise yourself that you can only get it if you really focus on studying.
If you strive to achieve such goals, you are more likely to be more focused and less bored because a fun event or delicious meal awaits you while you are studying
Step 9. Take notes while you are studying
If you keep your mind and body active while you study, you are less likely to become bored. When you're reading a chapter in your textbook, keep a notebook and jot down notes about the important things you picked up during your reading. Not only will this keep you active and focused, but you'll also learn more, because you process the information once as you read, and then again as you digest the information for later writing.
- Try writing notes in bright, cool colors. This will make the material pleasing to the eye, and help you stay interested in your notes instead of getting bored.
- You can also use Highlighter and write in your textbook to stay focused on the material. Choose bright colors that you like to keep you interested.
Step 10. Avoid electronics
If you keep your cell phone or laptop near you while you study, you will be easily distracted, and you can easily feel bored. Put your phone in your bag or somewhere else out of sight. Leave your laptop at home. Of course, electronic devices like this can reduce your boredom, but you will be less likely to study. If you get rid of these temptations, you are less likely to get distracted and feel bored.
- If you need your laptop for your study materials, don't go to the internet, social media sites, or play games.
- Tell your friends that you can't be bothered while you're studying. That way, they won't interrupt you while you're studying. Plus, if they know they can't reach you, you'll be more focused and less likely to get bored.
Method 2 of 2: Study with Others
Step 1. Create a study group
If you are easily bored and distracted when studying alone, try studying in a group. You will all study the same material, so you will all have the same goals. Look for people in your class who may also need time to study.
- We recommend that the people you choose are the ones who are compatible with you. This is so that the study session becomes productive, not even full of fights.
- Even though you can chat a little when you first meet, make sure you don't spend too much time just chatting. Try to start learning as soon as possible.
Step 2. Throw questions at each other
One of the benefits of group study is that your friends can help you understand concepts you don't understand. If you have a question, ask a group member to explain it to you. The whole group will benefit from this discussion. If you're alone and confused, you're more likely to get bored, because you don't understand the material. Now, you can discuss the material together so that everyone understands better.
This can help people who are uncomfortable asking questions in class. If you are too shy to ask your teacher when you are in class, you can ask your group members instead. This way, you can avoid situations that are uncomfortable for you, but still get the help you need
Step 3. Lead the discussion in turns
One way to master difficult material is to teach it to others. In your study group, give each person a specific section to explain to the other members. This way, you not only benefit from teaching the material to others, but you can also learn from your peers, and gain insights. different about the material. Plus, with so many people talking about different sections or topics, it can be really hard to get bored while you're studying.
Step 4. Play the quiz
After you have studied for some time, you can start asking each other about the information you have learned, such as playing quizzes. You can make flashcards or ask each other in turn. One group member asks the group, and after the question is answered, the next group member can ask another question. This will keep you active on the material, because you're not just asking yourself questions.
In situations like this, your friends can help you see things from a different angle and remember the information
Step 5. Create a game from your study material
When you have a lot of people in your group, you can make a game together, to help you learn all the material. If you like sports, you can adapt the sports game in such a way that it can be an opportunity for learning as well. You can also use any board game you like and turn it into a study session. You'll quickly remember all the information you need to remember, and you'll no longer have to worry about getting bored.
- Play one of the variations of basketball called Horse. In this variation, a player tries to hit the ball in a certain way that he describes himself. If he manages to hit the ball in that way, the next players must enter the ball in the same way. The player who fails will get a letter, starting with the letter H. The player who first collects all the letters (H-O-R-S-E) will be eliminated. You can turn this game into a place to learn. Each time you answer a question incorrectly, you lose a letter. To get the letters back, you must enter the ball once. This will be a fun race, as well as help you learn all the material.
- Use board games like Trivial Pursuit and turn them into places to learn as you play. Assign a specific topic or part of that topic to each color. For example, if you're studying history, you could divide the entire material into categories based on centuries, decades, or major concepts you need to remember. Each time you land on a certain color, you have to answer a question on the topic that was assigned to that color beforehand.
