improve concentration

• Choose a workplace.


• Manager clutter.

o Arm swing rule.

• Good lighting.

• Diet.

o Carbs – sleepy/hyper.

o Protein – engages brain – keep alert.

• Avoid eating while studying.

• Room temperature

o Not too hot or too cold.

• Listen to your thoughts.

o Keep positive.

• Listen to classical music.

o Don’t listen to music with words.

• Turn off the TV.

• Hold your phone calls.

• Let the e-mail wait until you’re done.

• Move to a quieter place

o The library if possible.

• Dump your “to do list”

o Write it down and forget about it until later.

• Take frequent breaks.

• Set a time goal.

o Make a time schedule for studying.

• 1 minute – 8 minutes is your peak – 16 minutes.

o Don’t forget to take a 2-3 minute break!