Concentration is the ability to direct your thinking. A couple of weeks ago we looked at how not to get distracted. But getting rid of distractions alone will not always help you with your studies - you also have to concentrate on what you are doing.
We all have the ability to concentrate. Often we just concentrate on the wrong thing - for example, a conversation we had that day that didn't turn out right, a movie we're watching, music we're listening to, or chatting with friends online. When it comes to studying, we often can't concentrate.
One of the reasons for this could be that the topic is boring for you. Your mind might wander from one thing to another, so you find it hard to get your thoughts back together. Also, you might have a lot of worries on your mind that make it hard for you to concentrate.
But concentration is a skill that you should learn.
So how do you concentrate on your studies?
Firstly, you need to understand that your studies are important. We normally concentrate on things that are of interest to us or important to us. Tell yourself: 'This is very important for me to do today.'
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