Studying is not always the most interesting thing to do, but it is often necessary. Even though we can't help it, we all got bored while studying. This is a common problem, but there are some steps you can take to keep boredom at bay when studying.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Studying Alone
Step 1. Find a suitable place to study
One of the most important aspects of studying is choosing the right place. Even if you don't want to suffer from boredom, you will need to find a place free of distractions. Distractions are counterproductive to learning and will make you bored more, because they will remind you of things you could do instead of studying.
- Find a place that is well-lit and where the temperature is controlled. The light will help you stay focused and on the piece, and the average temperature will help you not get hot or cold, conditions that can distract you and increase boredom.
- Make sure there is enough space for all your materials. Also make sure everything is in order. If you are tidy, it will be easier to stay focused and not get bored.
- Try other places besides your room or your home. Many distractions can arise if you study surrounded by your family environment. A silent library, on the other hand, is a great place: it is a place designed to encourage reading, you will be surrounded only by your study materials and you will not be interrupted.
Step 2. Don't get too comfortable
If you are too comfortable in your study environment, it will be easier to get distracted, bored or fall asleep. Avoid lying down to study. Choose a chair that supports your back and body, but isn't too comfortable. You don't want to get bored or sleepy, because you won't be able to study well.
Step 3. Plan your ultimate goals
One reason that can lead to boredom is not having a clear idea of the schedule of your study session. Decide in time what to do before starting to study. Establish your goal and the time it will take you to reach it. In this way, you will fight boredom. If you know when you can resume playing or talking with friends, it will be easier to focus on studying.
Step 4. Mix the arguments
To avoid boredom, you should change the subject as you study. It is rare to have to study only one subject at a time, so change subjects about every half hour or hour. For example, try studying history for 45 minutes, math for 45 minutes, and English for 45 minutes before starting the series again. Make sure you don't spend all your time on just one aspect of the subject. If you change the subject often, it will be much easier to avoid boredom.
- Try leaving your favorite topic until last so that it ends up growing. You can also choose to study that subject longer than the others, managing to study more without getting bored.
- You can also start with your second favorite topic, leaving the one you like least at the center. This way you will start with something enjoyable and know that you can finish with your favorite subject while studying the subject you hate.
Step 5. Choose the time of day when you are most active
Studying when you are more alert and active will help you do it for longer periods of time without getting bored. You will be more aware and more predisposed to learning. If you always study at the same time every day, you will get used to and train yourself to enter "study mode" at that time of day. This will help keep you from getting bored, as your mind will get used to the activity and will be less distracted by other stimuli.
Step 6. Take breaks
Sitting in the same position for hours, especially if you are studying for a difficult exam, can lead to phases of extreme boredom. Try to stop studying with short breaks every hour or so. If you've been sitting for a long time, get up and stretch. Reward yourself every hour with 10 minutes of basketball or take a short jog around the block. This will increase your heart rate and help you focus on studying. Also, the less time you spend in one place, the less likely you are to get bored.
- You will also be able to take breaks to eat. During one of the breaks, make yourself a healthy snack. Eat something high in protein and fiber, which will make you feel full and help you not feel hungry and bored later on.
- Try half a cup of walnuts, almonds, granola, and raisins. You can also add some dark chocolate flakes. These ingredients will make you feel full and give you the energy to continue.
Step 7. Make studying fun
If the study material is boring, try turning it into a game or writing notes. You can even come up with a song that helps you remember difficult concepts or lists the information you need to memorize. This will make learning fun and help you not lose interest in what you are doing. You will also be less likely to get bored if you are focused on creating the game or the cards.
Step 8. Give yourself a reward
One way to get through a tough study session is to know that a reward awaits you at the end. Indulge in a nice ice cream cone at the end of the session or a few games of your favorite video game. You can even organize something with friends about an hour after you finish studying. Either way, swear to yourself that you will only get the reward if you really commit to studying.
If you work towards a goal, it will be easier to stay focused and not feel bored, because there will be something beautiful waiting for you when you are done
Step 9. Take notes as you study
If you keep your mind and body active while studying, you will be less likely to feel bored and distracted. As you read a chapter in a textbook, write the most important information in a notebook. This will not only help you stay active, but also learn the information, because you will process it as you read it and do it again when you have to express it in your own words in the notebook.
- Try writing your notes in beautiful and funny colors. This will make the activity visually pleasing and help you not lose interest in the clipboard instead of getting bored.
- You will also be able to use highlighters and write on the book to get involved in the material. Choose colored highlighters that you like to use, to increase interest in the business.
Step 10. Avoid electronic devices
If you keep your cell phone or laptop next to you while studying, it will be much harder to pay attention to books and easier to get bored. Leave the phone in your bag or somewhere out of sight, and try to leave the laptop at home. You would not suffer from boredom, but you would not study. If you are not tempted, it will be more difficult to get distracted.
- If you have to use the laptop because it contains study material, avoid using the internet, opening social networks or playing games.
- Inform your friends that you will not be available while you study; that way they won't try to interrupt or distract you. Also, if you know they're not trying to get in touch with you, you'll be less likely to let your mind wander and get bored.
Method 2 of 2: Studying with Others
Step 1. Find a study group
If you get bored and distracted easily when studying alone, try working with a group. You will all study the same materials, so you will have a common goal. Search your class for the most suitable people for a study group.
- Make sure you get along well with your chosen people. The study session should be productive, not a soap opera.
- While you may be able to socialize the first time you meet, make sure you don't waste too much time chatting. Try to go to the studio right away.
Step 2. Ask yourself questions
One of the benefits of group study is that other people can help you understand concepts you have doubts about. If you have any questions, ask one of the group members to help you understand; the whole group will benefit from the discussion. If you had doubts and were alone, you would be more likely to suffer boredom, because you would not be able to get involved in the material; with other people, however, you can discuss to better understand the information.
Study groups can help those who are ashamed to ask questions in class. If you are too shy or embarrassed to ask the teacher something in class, you can ask one of your fellow students. This way you will avoid an unpleasant situation and get the help you need
Step 3. Lead the discussion in turn
A great way to learn difficult materials is to teach them to others. Assign each member of the study group a section on which they should lecture the rest of the group. This way you will not only have the advantage of being able to teach others, but also of listening to your peers' thoughts on other topics. Plus, with so many people talking about different topics it will be really hard to get bored.
Step 4. Question each other
When you have been studying in a group for a while, you can start asking each other questions about the study topics. You can prepare question cards or try a turn-based approach, where each member asks the group a question. This will help you stay focused because you don't have to ask yourself questions.
In situations like these, other people will help you see different perspectives and remember information better
Step 5. Turn the information into a game
If there are a lot of people, you can create a game that everyone engages to encourage learning. If you love a sport, use it to study. Find a board game that everyone likes and turn it into a study session. Before you know it, you'll have all the information memorized and you won't have to worry about boredom.
- Try a basketball game like Horse. Every time you get a question wrong, you lose a letter. To get a letter back, you will need to make a basket. This will generate competition and help you learn the material.
- Get a board game like Trivial Pursuit and turn it into a study game. Assign a material or topic to each color; For example, if you are studying history, you can categorize questions based on centuries, decades, or broad concepts that you need to remember. Whenever you land on a specific color, you will have to answer a question on that topic.
