Common Study Problems

We all use to have many problems when we study, like misunderstanding the idea of one paragraph or thinking about something else when we are reading. These problems may be related to many types of distractions, external and internal distractions. I am going to focus on the external distractions and some advices to avoid them.

First of all, we may refer to internal distractors when we are talking about thoughts, something you think at a certain time and distracts you. This kind of distractor might take place when you think of your girlfriend/boyfriend or about watching TV. You just lose your focus when reading.

On the other hand, there are three main external distractors. Facebook and some other social networks are used several hours by many many people. Most people use it more than one hour a day, and an important number of them use them more than 3 hours a day.

Another "hobby" that demands time is videogames, but especially RPG games and MMORPGs. These videogames demand too much time for those who dedicate their lives to have good items. Some people stay online and play more than five hours just to get ONE rare item, and some play a whole week or month to get good equipment.

And finally, TV programs and series demand a lot of time, especially because you do not have to do anything but watching it. Some people like studying or reading while they are watching TV, as if watching it does not make them lose the attention. People tend to watch more than one program and they watch it in a row, usually leaving studies behind.

A solution for this may be to design a schedule in which you feel comfortable and you can still do whatever you want. However, it is hard to do it, since you may be so used to dedicate time to your hobbies, that it is hard to work diligently. You must make a schedule and be disciplined in order to achieve the expected results. Remember, practice makes perfect!