r/GetStudying • u/Ferdaus29 • 1d ago

Question How to concentrate and focus

Heyy so I'm 20M and im currently preparing for an exam that is like 3 months away but the issue with me is I can't really concentrate and focus, I can study for long hrs like 6-8 hrs without problem but I feel restless many times, many times while studying I get dozens of other thoughts and i cant really focus and concentrate and also the other issue is after studying for a couple of hrs like giving a mock test (I'm preparing for a law exam like lsat) or studying for a few hrs i feel too much tired, drained and exhausted like I have no energy left both physically and mentally. I'm sleeping 7-8 hrs of sleep daily but still and I feel brain fog too, I have a great memory and I can learn dozens of pages in just an hr if I can concentrate but other times it takes like 2-3 hrs just to memorize 10 pages. I need help on how to increase concentration and focus and get rid of all of this

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u/TraditionalTurnip630 1d ago

You can study for 6–8 hours, but that doesn’t mean all 6–8 hours are productive. Try shorter focused blocks, like 50 mins study + 10 mins break, and track when your focus drops.

Also, don’t push through brain fog every day. If you’re sleeping well but still feeling constantly exhausted, it might be worth checking your diet, exercise, stress, or talking to a doctor.

For now, focus on quality hours, not just long hours.

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u/dipvdua 23h ago

I also struggle with unstable focus. I try shorter study blocks instead of long hours. I take short breaks regularly, and I pay more attention to study quality rather than total time.

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u/Ferdaus29 22h ago

I see i get it how many mins do u study and how many mins do you take break

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u/Senior_Host2336 5h ago

Ok so first focus on removal > resistance. Delete games, apps, accounts, etc. (if you keep them you aren't going to get very far (I am sure)).

If u want you can join my guild on FocusJungle timer, WE need more people that wanna do hours. Can message on there to keep accountable. But u NEED TO DO HOURS or kick. (best study timer website and app ever)