What helps you guys concentrate when you can't?

curiouss · #1 10-30-2001, 09:59 PM

I have this important test Thursday. I am trying to study, but I can't. I can't concentrate, because I have a tons of thoughts in my mind going about 200 mph. Also, when I read I go 200 mph and I skip words, sentences, and even paragraphs, I just read randomly. In other words my mind is "wired". What helps you folks settle down, without falling asleep?

SH80er · #2 10-30-2001, 10:12 PM

Curious, all that drinking and smoking is gonna catch up!

Try:
Ritalin, dexadrine, cylert, adderall, concerta, wellbutrin, caffiene, cocaine, crack, speed, meth, rock, advil, ice, or huffing.

curiouss · #3 10-30-2001, 10:15 PM

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Originally posted by SH80er
Curious, all that drinking and smoking is gonna catch up!

Try:
Ritalin, dexadrine, cylert, adderall, concerta, wellbutrin, caffiene, cocaine, crack, speed, meth, rock, advil, ice, or huffing.

Umm, I'm looking for a more drug-free approach.

Heather · #4 10-31-2001, 12:10 AM

If the other things running through your mind are stuff you need to do, get, places to go, etc. write them all down, free up that brain space. I can only study in short periods of time, so I study for a little while, then take a break, then study again. Sometimes it helps me to take notes on what I'm reading (even if I don't really need to), keeps me awake and on track. When I have a lot to read sometimes I highlight the page numbers so I don't keep reading the same pages. Good luck, I'm SO tired of tests!

pbpck · #5 10-31-2001, 12:35 AM

Make yourself a to-do schedule. Take a day and plan out roughly each hour. It will help yuo stick your schedule. Plan out how many pages you want to read by 5 Pm that day and such. And like Heather advised, if you can't concentrate because of other things you feel you need to do, writing them down will release a lot of pressure in your head.

But if you do smoke or drink a lot, refrain from doing so...caffeine and nicotine can make you..for lack of a better word...loopy and frazzled.

Maybe you need a mind set shift.... Think about what you are studying. Why you want to study it and how much more knowledgable(sp?) and confident you will feel one you absorb that material. I often think of how blessed I am to receive the opportunity of high education. Thinking of your studies in this manner will make it less of a burden.

Good luck!
pbpck

James · #6 10-31-2001, 01:11 AM

I just think about sex. Focuses my mind wonderfully, fills me full of energy and makes studying less boring . . . But that's only me

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XO_Princess · #7 10-31-2001, 01:17 AM

Alcohol. Pure and simple.

Of course, I am totally kidding!! This may sound cheezy, but when I'm studying(like I'm supposed to be doing right now) I put on mellow music like DMB, Enya, etc. That way I can kind of tune it out, but still calms me down.

pbpck · #8 10-31-2001, 01:58 AM

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Originally posted by James
I just think about sex. Focuses my mind wonderfully, fills me full of energy and makes studying less boring . . . But that's only me.

Haha...that usually distracts me.

SigmaChiCard · #9 10-31-2001, 09:16 AM

I do like to drink the occassional high-ball while studying. I particularly did this back in high school. Many people find that smoking is a calming thing to do, of course I wouldn't quite recommend anyone to start simply for school. That's the type of thing you should be peer-pressured into, and doing becuase you think it makes you look cool.

DeltaBetaBaby · #10 10-31-2001, 01:13 PM

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Originally posted by pbpck

Haha...that usually distracts me.

Well, if you actually have sex, wouldn't you be nice and focused afterwards?

SigmaChiCard · #11 10-31-2001, 01:22 PM

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Well, if you actually have sex, wouldn't you be nice and focused afterwards?

My Ex had this great way of calming my emotions during finals week

James · #12 10-31-2001, 01:57 PM

WArning don't read this post its more information than most people want to hear:

Yes women are more focused men usually die a little . . . so for men the trick would be to have sex but not actually . . . what is the word I am looking for . . . well totally complete the deed.

There are whole religions based on sexual techniques . . . my minor.

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Originally posted by DeltaBetaBaby

Well, if you actually have sex, wouldn't you be nice and focused afterwards?

SigmaChiCard · #13 10-31-2001, 02:17 PM

Hmm, I'm thinking Bill Clinton's version of not having sex