Ask someone to explain a confusing concept to you, or solidify your own understanding by teaching the material to a peer. If you prefer to study individually, you might find that simply studying in the presence of other people makes it easier to avoid falling asleep. Sleep plays an important role in mood, attention, motivation, and memory — all of which affect learning. In a study , students were presented with detailed factual information over 5 hours.
Midway through the 5-hour period, they either took a 1-hour nap, watched a film, or crammed the information. They were tested on the material 30 minutes after the end of the learning period and 1 week after the end of the learning period.
The researchers found that after 30 minutes, students who had either crammed or napped were able to recall the information better than students who had watched a film. However, after 1 week, only the students who had napped maintained better recall of the information. Make time for naps, and stick to a regular sleep schedule to help make studying easier. Staying alert and focused can be challenging when you need to study, especially at the end of a long day. But there are ways to boost your wakefulness and avoid nodding off in the middle of a study session.
The key is to adopt healthy habits, like staying hydrated, eating regular balanced meals, getting exercise, and prioritizing your sleep whenever possible. Other strategies that may help include studying with friends in a well-lit area, avoiding your bedroom, and using active learning techniques. For tips on how to stay awake in class or in any setting that requires your attention, consider these eleven strategies.
Feeling brain fried? Hit "reset" with these tips. You can improve your brain health with the right diet. The body and the brain: Impact of mental, physical exertion on fatigue development Science Daily. Scientific American "It is well established that the brain uses more energy than any other human organ, accounting for up to 20 percent of the body's total haul.
Seeker Indie. Social Media Links. The amount of sleep each of us needs varies, but age is a big factor. As a general guide, adults aged generally need hours according to National Sleep Foundation. Like good diet and exercise see 6 and 8 , sleep is a critical component to overall health. Which strategy do you find most effective in increasing your study focus?
Do you have more tips to add? Share with us in the comments below! I make planner for my studies but I follow for one or two days only I am not consistent I work hard but nothing effective and efficient things are happening. Please give me some suggestions for consistency to my studyies. We help however we can, but it is on you to be disciplined and consistent. Good luck! Come back to your studies after sufficient rest or else it is not effective anyway!
Hi Misaky, hang in there! I study 6 hours efficiently daily but after that it is not possible to concentrate the whole day. Please help. As a student i have to study for at least 16 hours, yes i do that and i have no problem in it, however i have 2 exam on the same day and usually i never slept in the afternoon however i feel sleepy around 3 after lunch so do you have any insights for that?
We are after quality study hours here, and a long run approach. Your issue here would simply be setting up a schedule that is sustainable for at least 6 months without burning out.
If you have enough sleep to begin with, it may be just an after lunch fatigue — which could be having too big a meal, or mid afternoon energy slump, of which a brisk 10 minute walk outdoors 8 may freshen you up. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh- I need help, mentally. Aw thanks, glad you found it useful Jennifer! Try to avoid dark rooms or studying while lying on your bed. When you are lying down your body will naturally begin to relax which will make you feel sleepy.
Likewise, a dark room can also make you sleepy since your body naturally associates dark with sleep.
Therefore, keep your study room well lit and where you can let in as much natural light as possible. If you listen to music while studying this could actually be making you feel sleepy. As we said above, your brain uses quite a lot of energy while doing mental tasks.
If the music your listening to has lyrics in it your brain is also processing this while you are trying to study. This is increasing the workload of your brain and therefore depleting it off energy which in turn is likely to leave you feeling sleepy quite fast. If you can try to switch off the music or change it to music without lyrics. When I was studying I always preferred music rather than complete silence, unless I was in a library.
Using some of those study playlists on youtube really helped me relax into a study session but not so much that I went to sleep! You can give them a try here and see do they work for you.
While learning and doing well in your course is important so too is your general health and well being. Take time off from studying and your course to just do those things that you enjoy and relax. Schedule some time for your family and friends.
Spend some time with your kids and partner. This will impact your ability to study so much. Studying and course work will decline if you neglect to take some time off. When you can step away regularly you will come back in a much better mind frame and be well-rested for the next week of study and learning. These last few points all tie into each other.
Taking time away from your studies no matter how long or short is so important. Having a healthy balance between your studies, work and family life is key. This will impact your mental health and help you avoid burnout. When you get this balance is wrong you will notice the effects on your mental health.
Your mind will more easily go to the negative rather than the positive.
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