STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING CONCENTRATION

Task Distractions Cause Solutions

(AIM)
Noise from classmates around Attention Ask the teacher for permission to change seats
to be quieter or talk to a friend about causing
disorder in the class.
The air in the classroom is too hot or too cold Attention You can prepare a jacket or a desk fan when
you have to study in places where the
temperature is often too cold/hot.
Can't keep up with the professor's teaching style Interest Seek help from professors, classmates, or
advice from seniors who are good at that
subject. You can study in groups with friends as
Attend lecture
this gives more motivation and reduces the
class
possibility of procrastination.
Don't read materials of the lecture Interest Use active reading methods and ask yourself
questions as you read. Then close the book and
summarize what you just read.
Don't take lecture notes Motivation Get in the habit of taking notes. Use as few
words as possible and give brief examples to
show what you mean. Create multiple-choice
questions in the notes section and use them to
test your knowledge and review.
Work on Frequent daydreaming and redirecting to other activities Interest Immediately stop and recall the information
assignment you have just read. Then pause reading again,
give 2-3 minutes to daydream, and then return.
Don't really care about making the assignment Motivation Plan specific assignments. Acquire the
information of the exercise in a more fun and
interesting way like watching videos on the

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Don't like to do the assignment of this subject
Hungry or sleepy
Announcements from social networks
Prepare for Don't see the relevance of the course
examination
Don’t care about getting a college degree
Using social media during the prepare for examination
A desk that is too cluttered will affect the ability to
concentrate
Anxiety and doubt about knowledge to prepare for the
test
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internet or asking friends. Can go to a coffee
shop with friends to do assignment this can
help you to be more motivated and solve the
association more comfortably.
Interest You can break the assignments into sections
and try to tackle each content as efficiently as
possible.
Attention Get enough sleep and eat enough according to
your body's needs
Attention Turn off, put your phone on silent mode while
studying
Motivation Study the lesson, distill information and apply
new learning methods such as mind mapping to
discover interesting things, practical things that
can be applied
Motivation Ask for advice from friends, teachers, and
family. Set goals for yourself with what you
want to do in the future. And find out the
importance of a reasonable degree when you
graduate.
Interest Keep the rule of completing homework before
texting or calling someone to chat.
Attention Clear your desk before you start. You can
prepare the right materials and tools and avoid
interrupting your thoughts in the middle just to
find a certain item.
Attention Evaluate your knowledge and find the most
effective study method to test for the best
results
 Ask yourself ‘’ Why am I preparing for the examination’’ Motivation Make a table of goals and scores you want to
achieve in the future. It will help you stay
motivated in preparing for the test better