What shortens our attention span? 7 ways students can improve their focus
What shortens our attention span? 7 ways students can improve their focus
1. Information Overload: We're bombarded with stimuli, making it hard to concentrate on any one thing.
1. Information Overload: We're bombarded with stimuli, making it hard to concentrate on any one thing.
2. Multitasking Myth: Juggling tasks actually reduces productivity and focus.
2. Multitasking Myth: Juggling tasks actually reduces productivity and focus.
3. Improve Sleep: A well-rested brain is a focused brain. Aim for 7-8 hours of quality sleep.
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. Improve Sleep:
A well-rested brain is a focused brain. Aim for 7-8 hours of quality sleep.
4. Silence Distractions: Put your phone away, silence notifications, and find a quiet study space.
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. Silence Distractions:
Put your phone away, silence notifications, and find a quiet study space.
5. The Pomodoro Technique: Work in focused 25-minute intervals with short breaks in between.
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. The Pomodoro Technique:
Work in focused 25-minute intervals with short breaks in between.
6. Declutter Your Desk: A messy workspace can be mentally distracting.
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. Declutter Your Desk:
A messy workspace can be mentally distracting.
7. Mindfulness Meditation: Train your brain to focus by practicing mindfulness exercises.
7. Mindfulness Meditation: Train your brain to focus by practicing mindfulness exercises.
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