Sustaining Study Focus

Well, you have had 3 days off to prepare for your exams... did you use it wisely? One of the keys is trying to pace yourself while eliminating distractions so that you can maintain your focus. The reality is that you have been preparing for your exams every day since the start of the semester back in August. Studying to review the content and make sure that you are confident and prepared is important though.

There are lots of strategies that can be effective to help eliminate distractions. Turning off the tv or your cell phone can be good ideas. For many students the stronger attraction and distraction is on the computer with Facebook or even instant messaging. This New York Times article talks about students who are logging off Facebook for periods of time in order to focus on studying or other priorities.

Sports (especially at the collegiate level) also demand a great deal of time and so it is important to prioritize your time - not only during exams as taking care of academic responsibilities is essential all year long.

Whatever your strategy, I hope you are prepared for this week's exams. Good luck and if you need anything, feel free to stop in and see me before or after your exams or during your lunch break.