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SPACE · 10-15-2011, 04:38 AM

Hey guys!! I need tips on concentrating... sounds weird i know.
Lately i have been so busy with school and to make a long story short i have couple days off. Tried to use said time to study, can't. ANY tips would be lovely and appreciated

Espada1 · 10-15-2011, 04:40 AM

Trying taking Ritalin or Adderall.

Raiyne · 10-15-2011, 06:52 AM

Drugs are not the answer.

Try meditating and staying away from overstimulation - computer/tv/videogames.

darknight55 · 10-15-2011, 08:49 AM

Exercise / Go jogging.

Oisterboy · 10-15-2011, 01:11 PM

Rayine is right when he says meditation.

Its a really simple way to get control of your mind. I've been doing it for quite some time now and I find myself just doing it subconsciously now when I get stressed or upset or angry.

It takes practice, but its well worth the effort. Sit back, chill the **** out, on the inhale say in your mind "annnnnnnnnnnnnnd" on exhale "oneeeeeeeeee", inhale "annnnnnnnnnnnd" exhale "twooooooooooooo" up to ten, repeat. Generally it only takes 20-30 for me to regain complete control of my mind.

At first, you're going to get distracted. Just work as hard as you can on only concentrating on your breathing. Its OK to get distracted - I mean, its what you're learning NOT to do. Also, for some reason, you're going to notice a lot of itchiness that wasn't there before. Just itch whatever part of your body is asking for attention, trying to ignore it is more distracting than just addressing it. If you go over 10, don't think about it too much, just return to 1 on the next breath.

Its very simple and relaxing. I feel like it gives me much much much more control over every situation. You don't have to be in a relaxed environment to do it either, but its best to learn that way.

Kyosumaru · 10-15-2011, 02:58 PM

Get headphones and listen to some music it works for me all the time.

Use Pandora because that way you can still like multi-task if you have to. I got a light case of A.D.D. so I know how it is.

xBlazex · 10-15-2011, 03:14 PM

take 30 min nap

TheSkald · 10-15-2011, 03:22 PM

It helps me to listen to music. You might try to find a certain type of music that helps you concentrate rather than distract you. Most music distracts me, but ambient, classical, and instrumental hip hop really help me when doing homework or whatever.

And yeah. Don't take any chemicals to help you concentrate.

Xenonight2 · 10-15-2011, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Espada1

Trying taking Ritalin or Adderall.

No, this is terrible, awful, horrible advice. Jesus Christ.

Unless you have been prescribed this stuff by a doctor for a diagnosed condition, you should not be taking to what amounts to legal speed. They are not drugs you want to take just because you can't get off your butt to study.

SPACE · 10-15-2011, 03:45 PM

Thanks for all your input!! I will definitely try them out, except the drugs... but thanks anyways

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Oisterboy \| (• ◡•)\| (❍ᴥ❍ʋ) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Just Past Jupiter Posts: 16,560 Reputation: 644	Rayine is right when he says meditation. Its a really simple way to get control of your mind. I've been doing it for quite some time now and I find myself just doing it subconsciously now when I get stressed or upset or angry. It takes practice, but its well worth the effort. Sit back, chill the **** out, on the inhale say in your mind "annnnnnnnnnnnnnd" on exhale "oneeeeeeeeee", inhale "annnnnnnnnnnnd" exhale "twooooooooooooo" up to ten, repeat. Generally it only takes 20-30 for me to regain complete control of my mind. At first, you're going to get distracted. Just work as hard as you can on only concentrating on your breathing. Its OK to get distracted - I mean, its what you're learning NOT to do. Also, for some reason, you're going to notice a lot of itchiness that wasn't there before. Just itch whatever part of your body is asking for attention, trying to ignore it is more distracting than just addressing it. If you go over 10, don't think about it too much, just return to 1 on the next breath. Its very simple and relaxing. I feel like it gives me much much much more control over every situation. You don't have to be in a relaxed environment to do it either, but its best to learn that way. __________________

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Kyosumaru Lockhart’s are forever Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 378 Reputation: 11	Get headphones and listen to some music it works for me all the time. Use Pandora because that way you can still like multi-task if you have to. I got a light case of A.D.D. so I know how it is. __________________ Smokers Only Clothing Co, Check it out. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Smoker...13511692063093 lolfacebook

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TheSkald Firor's Fury Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Apollo and the buffalo and Anna Anna Anna oh! Posts: 3,044 Reputation: 348	It helps me to listen to music. You might try to find a certain type of music that helps you concentrate rather than distract you. Most music distracts me, but ambient, classical, and instrumental hip hop really help me when doing homework or whatever. And yeah. Don't take any chemicals to help you concentrate. __________________

10-15-2011, 04:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Espada1 Xenonight2's Zealot Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,466 Reputation: 32	Trying taking Ritalin or Adderall.

10-15-2011, 08:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
darknight55 Olpah's Object Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,749 Reputation: 51	Exercise / Go jogging.

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xBlazex Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Wisconsin Language: English only Disability: Language-Based Hates: Grammar Trolls Posts: 3,133 Reputation: 72	take 30 min nap

10-15-2011, 03:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
SPACE Dante’s Inferno Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In Space. Posts: 613 Reputation: 18	Thanks for all your input!! I will definitely try them out, except the drugs... but thanks anyways __________________ 우주

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