Tips on avoiding distractions while studying Miss Nicole Wong 5 th May, 2015

Are you distracted easily? At the beginning  very determined! After minutes  you may be distracted by:

Tip 1: Find a suitable study environment clean minimal distraction-free  boost your productivity considerably! If you are easily distracted by others, you should do revision alone.

Tip 2: Remove distractions from sight in front of you  absolutely necessary for your revision / assignment textbooks & stationery ONLY! Things that you don’t need (phones, magazines, etc.) for the task at hand should be put away and out of sight!

Tip 3: Disconnect from the Social World Turn your phone on silent turn off notifications Remember! The world won’t end if you’re not connected for 30 minutes You can always update others’ statuses after your revision!

Tip 4: Stick to a routine, efficient study schedule Accommodate your day/night time energy levels Regular time assigned for homework, revision and rest

Tip 5: Change subjects Change the subject you study every one to two hours for variety So you won’t feel bored so easily

Tip 6: Take strategic breaks every 20 to 30 minutes stand up  leave your desk (to walk, stretch, go for a jog, etc.) benefits your muscles and joints allows your mind to relax and reset

Tip 7: Motivate yourself Create an incentive for successfully completing a task Examples: call a friend a food treat a walk

Tip 8: Avoid unhealthy snacks Avoid snacks – candies, chips, instant noodles, etc. Avoid energy drinks or soft drinks contain a whole bunch of calories with NO essential nutrients Too much of these  bad for your health!

The best state for studying? be slightly hungry slight hunger  increase alertness

Thank you!