Be fit and motivated

Lack of concentration can be due to various factors: declining results, lessons that are difficult to understand, little interest in what is being said, etc. This drop in concentration can also come from factors outside the lessons.

Being fit will allow you to be more active and therefore develop better concentration in class. To be fit, there’s no mystery; you need to sleep well, eat well, and exercise.

When you wake up, a good meal and a little exercise will wake up your body and mind. Taking time will be beneficial so as not to rush yourself and wake up properly. There are many examples of “fitness” mornings on YouTube to motivate you to do it. Obviously, you will build your own rhythm, but advice is always good to take.

Give meaning to the course

To motivate yourself, you need to be able to give meaning to each lesson. This could be a boost in general knowledge, a new way of thinking, a faster way of doing certain things, etc.

It is important to give meaning to what we do, without it our listening is empty and we retain little or no information. You must know that each element that you are taught will be an advantage for your professional life and one day or another you will surely use it during a mission.

During your studies, you normally chose a field of activity that interests you, so each element planned during the year is directly linked to the profession you wish to pursue, directly or indirectly. It is therefore normal to give importance to everything that will be taught to you and this is one more reason to motivate you to follow the course.

Get in front and avoid all distractions

When the class begins, there are several solutions to adopt if you want to concentrate.

First, sit at the front of the class! This advice comes up often for the simple reason that it’s effective. You’ll be more captivated by the class and more attentive to what the teacher is saying.

Next, you need to avoid distractions. The first distraction is your smartphone. It’s best to put it aside so you’re not distracted by the latest notification you received or the news you want to see as soon as possible. You have several options: you can put it in your bag until the end of class or turn it off to block all access to the screen. Preventing yourself from accessing your smartphone for this short period can only be beneficial.

Aside from your smartphone, you need to know who you’re going to sit next to. This will influence your perception of the class. Some classes are less interesting than others, so we decide to sit next to our friends. To increase your concentration in class, you shouldn’t distract yourself by chatting or laughing with your neighbor. It’s best to find someone who’s doing well in this class and who can support you if you have any problems.

Listen actively

Listening methods combine participation and note-taking. During class, the teacher will call on students, and it’s interesting to participate in these moments. Besides, you have the right to make mistakes; even if it makes some people laugh, it will allow you to better understand and avoid making the same mistake again. Also, you can take quick, abbreviated notes of what the teacher says. If you catch the key words, synthesizing and organizing the information will allow you to quickly and easily recall the lecture by rereading it.

Reread your notes

The class is over and you’ve taken notes, participated, and listened. Normally, you won’t have any trouble remembering what was said during that class. However, to improve your concentration in the next class, you can reread your notes the evening or at the end of the day before. This will help you arrive at class and not be lost at the beginning.