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How do I enjoy studying?

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You can also use healthy snacks as motivation for studying. For example, reward yourself with a snack after staying awake and studying for 30 minutes.

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How long is it recommended to study without breaks?

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You should take a 5-10 minute break every 45 minutes to an hour. Try to notice when your attention starts to wane and you should be able to develop a system that makes sense for you.

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What can I do, when I don't have the substance you mentioned like, caffeine and mint gum, because I am in a boarding school?

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You can use other types of ways to help you stay awake, like study groups, music, or exercising. And wash your face with cold water when your eyes start to shut, drink cold water and suck ice cubes. Apples can help you to stay awake too.

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If you do the extension method, what if the computer is a school one?

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You should ask whoever is in charge of the computers, such as the librarian or the school computer lab tech, if it's OK to download and install one of those extensions.

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How do I do my homework with out getting distracted or stressing out?

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Many things can help, such as eating healthy, protein-filled snacks, drinking lots of water, having a small amount of caffeine every now and then, taking breaks/doing exercise, and more! Try some of the different techniques from this article to get started.

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I easily get distracted when learning. How can I get rid of that?

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Try to eliminate external distractions, such as noise and electronics like your phone. Put on some headphones and listen to upbeat music. Try those and some other tips from this article to improve your concentration!

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