![]() ![]() Consider using apps and plugins that block specific social media sites or websites to minimise distractions. No more Youtube videos of kittens, or social media alerts. Turn Off Internet Accessīefore study starts, turning off internet access is another smart way to minimise distractions. Encourage them to take it one step further by storing it in another room during their study session. By the time they get interrupted with alerts from Facebook, Snapchat, and WhatsApp, study time has been impacted badly.Īt the start of each study session, they should put their phone on silent – and preferably out of sight. If your teenager owns a smartphone, you’ll understand how distracting it can be. ![]() Limit Access to Mobile Phones and Devices Using corkboards, or wall planners, with clear study schedules and ‘to-do’ lists they can tick off at the end of each day can help them keep their mind in work mode. If you only have their bedroom to work with, look at doing a temporary refurbishment to set it up in a way that helps them stay focused on exam study. It will help them have set boundaries and make it easier to avoid distractions. If it’s possible, set up a dedicated study space that they only use for their exam studies. If your teenager is in the habit of studying on the couch, or in bed, it might be more difficult for them to feel focused on work. One of the main reasons that students are easily distracted during study time is that there is often almost no difference between the space where they do homework and the space where they relax. Know the Difference Between Work and Relaxation Best to find another way to beat distraction that does hit the mark. Trying too hard to empty their mind and not feeling the results can become its own kind of stress. If your teenager finds that it doesn’t work for them, don’t push it. It’s a form of meditation that can get great results for some people but others might find it challenging. Each time distraction creeps in, the phrase can be repeated again. One positive way to encourage your teenager to train their brain is for them to use the phrase ‘be here now’, out loud, whenever they become aware that their mind is wandering. By choosing mindfully, the distraction can be dealt with – either by responding to it in some way or dismissing it. The ABC technique is a proven method that many people find useful.Ī is for awareness – the recognition of what the distraction is.ī stands for breathing deeply – time to slow down and think about your options.Ĭ is for choice. To help ignore distractions, some brain training can make a big difference. Brain Training To Ignore Distractions - As Easy As ABC Encourage your teenager to set a study goal, focus on it, then reward themselves with a mini-break and something to get their body moving, before getting stuck into another study session. If night-time is their most productive period, don’t fight it – by helping them create a schedule that reflects their preference, you’ll be helping them get one step closer to study success.įor great mental and physical health, breaking study into bite-sized chunks of 20-minute study blocks is recommended. Understanding the way your teenager works best can help you avoid lots of frustrating arguments. For a smaller percentage of the population, that focus burst happens best late at night. For most people, the best time to focus is in the late morning. Studies show that people are most likely to maintain their peak focus for an average of 1-2 hours a day. Understand Energy Levels for Better Focus Try these top tips to help them stay focused and develop better study habits: 1. ![]() You can take positive action to minimise distraction and help your teenager resist the temptation of technology – and help them achieve their best possible study results. ![]() To make it even more complicated, the distractions tempting your teen away from their exam revision are even more invasive. When you understand some easy ways help them stay on track, it makes a huge difference to their state of mind – and, potentially, their exam results.īack when we were young enough to be involved in our own studies, the distractions were still there – remember television? - but today’s modern life means that there are even more things to get in your teen’s way. If you’re the parent or carer of a teenager facing exam time, knowing how to help them access practical ways to reduce the distractions is important. ![]()
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