How do you keep yourself focused on something like work or study?

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Beth P.

Several things, listen to music that is easy to tune out but enjoyable, like classical, spa, world, or new age. Create a short term to do list of what to accomplish for the day and a longer term one for the week. Cross them off as you go. Use reminders to take breaks regularly away from your desk. Check out the learning how to learn class on coursera. Lots of good information.

Zachary Q.

For me it always helps to keep my phone like far away from. And to have a cleaned area to study/work helps me concentrate more on my work !

Solape Z.

The knowledge of the benefits of the studying. When I know that the best is coming for me from what I am studying for, it will give me the ginger to further my study. Soon 45 mins turn to an hour, an hour to 2 hours, 2 hours to 4 hours and then seeing myself enjoying it. The initial stages of the system is always hard as no one enjoys pain (hehe), but time has its way of fitting things into your plan. So, in summary, so far, I’m enjoying the process and I really want to thank Fabulous for their unending support and encouragement

Nikkita C.

I’m still in school, so when I’m doing things like homework, or studying for a test, I try to listen to music or call one of my friends and do homework with them. Most of the time I listen to music, but calling friends is really nice because it’s not as boring as being by yourself.

<33 N.

Listening to my Spotify music playing really helps has it calms me down and makes me feel more serene meaning I can think better

Shaikh Z.

When I want to start a task , I dont think about how much longer the task is going to take or how hard the task is. I just think about the satisfaction, the motivation, the happiness that I get after achieving the task and after imagining it I fresh up my mood like dancing, listening to music....... Then I keep my things ready so that I don’t get distracted cause of trying to find them. And then I devide the task into sub tasks which will make the task look easier. And also its important to take rest after completing a task. For example walking for 5 minutes, drinking water,...... And I also use a moble app which reminds me about tasks. And at last I praise my self for completeing the tasks like by eating my favourite food, roaming........

Maria Z.

When I have to study and I need to keep myself focused I need to be in an completley silent room with no distractions. Also I have an app which I make sure I wont use my phone while studying with

Ma Wenn T.

When studying or in work, I try to stay away from any distractions as much as possible. I set goals, turn off my phone, and isolate myself. Lastly, I also take breaks in between as it helps me re-energize and improve my productivity.

Carol U.

Hahaha you are hilarious soft music works for me. The classical Beethoven or pianoforte is good to. I guess the island child in me has lots of adhd and can’t focus without humming a tune.

Patrick N.

I know that I will need to support my family soon. I know that I need to support myself. And I know I will be paid a lot and do what I enjoy if I continue.

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