Struggling with studies
Hey everyone, I'm Bunny.
I can't concentrate in class or on video lectures. I zone out, my mind starts thinking about other things, and it just wanders. It's really hard for me to keep my brain focused on the class or the video lecture.
I feel like everyone else can concentrate effortlessly, and I’m the only one who struggles with it.
Even reading books feels hard. I’ll be reading, but I don’t really understand what I’m reading. My mind is just moving through the words without grasping anything, even when I try to focus.
Solving sums is also tough. I can solve them, but I’m not fully mentally present while doing it. My mind is still drifting off, thinking about random things.
Does anyone else experience this? Has anything worked for you? Any tips on how to focus better?
Because I can't concentrate, I keep falling behind and end up with a lot of backlogs.
I also procrastinate a lot, and I think it's all connected, the main reason for this is my inability to focus. It frustrates me a lot.
Sometimes, I find it hard to even start studying because I know I’ll probably fail again. It’s really hard to try over and over when I don’t know how to focus.
I sometimes sit down to study, but then I end up procrastinating in the middle of it because I just can’t concentrate.
It feels so complicated and overwhelming. Please, if anyone has been through this or has any tips or advice, I would really appreciate it.
Thanks.
@reliablebunny23 i know what you're feeling, because currently I'm battling it too. due to social media, we've forgotten how to consume long-form content, basically things that are less vibrant and meant-to-be-addicting, if you get me?
the best you can start with is meditation, it would help tons! and be cautious on how you use your social media. push yourself to focus just a tiny bit more, and in no time it'll make a big difference.
@northernlights47 thank you
I've tried meditation before, but it didn't help :/
& I think things like these take a lot of time to work, but I don't have time ): I've board exams in a month.
@reliablebunny23 aww i understand. have you tried the five second rule? basically, when you get distracted, you could from 5 to 1 and get back to working. force yourself through the first 10 minutes, if you cant focus you do something to give you adrenaline (like jump 10 times and try again) it might be more helpful
@northernlights47 um, actually the major problem isn't distraction, it is 'not being able to concentrate'. My mind wanders to thoughts and I'm not paying attention even when I'm physically studying and not distracted by phone or anything else, but just not mentally present.
@reliablebunny23
Hi again bunny thanks for sharing all this 🤎I read all your comments so I understand your situation better, and I'll try to write you something useful.
