One could classify the art of concentration as the destruction of distraction. If you have difficulty comprehending what you recently read, or have trouble listening to lectures for extended periods of time, these tips may assist you in expanding your attention span:
- Study in a quiet environment.
- For a study break, do something different from what you’ve been doing. For instance, get up and walk around to balance the hours spent sitting down to study.
- Avoid daydreaming by asking yourself questions about the material as you study it.
- Prior to audio lectures, take a quiz and review your answer explanations, so that you can anticipate the main ideas that the instructor will cover. By understanding what questions you missed and why will also help you identify exactly what areas you will need to listen for and pay special attention to when listening to the audios.