Concentration in general may be defined as an active state of mind wherein the whole of attention, with all available energy and talent.
5
votes
4answers
267 views
Does it make sense to continuously listen to some sounds to avoid mind wanderings?
Are there studies or evidence that suggest that continuously listening to sounds helps prevent the mind from wandering or increase focus and productivity during activities such as studying or ...
15
votes
8answers
413 views
How to control the urge of refreshing the forum pages to see if someone has replied?
That wastes time. Huge time.
I also tried setting up mail notifications so that I don't have to keep on refreshing tabs, but in this case I get dragged to keep a parallel eye on the Gmail as if my ...
13
votes
6answers
2k views
How to concentrate (read a book or work) when other people are talking instead of listening to their conversation?
I find it very difficult to concentrate on a task, if people are talking in the "neighborhood", e.g.
reading a book in the tram or train or in a doctor's waiting room where other people are ...
8
votes
3answers
445 views
Preparing questions when studying some topic
I noticed that I focus very well and do not forget the topic for months when I am told to prepare some questions for problem session (recitation) hours of the course I assist. On the other hand, I ...
7
votes
4answers
386 views
How to improve concentration on more important priorities than facebook?
I used to be a very focused student in school.
But after coming to college after i got access to unlimited internet,freedom my concentration has fallen very steeply.
Even while studying for my final ...
17
votes
8answers
2k views
My thoughts distract me, how do I keep my focus?
I recently started working full-time as a software developer. [potentially unnecessary background info here]
I've always had a problem focusing. It's very difficult for me to push down my curiosity ...
6
votes
4answers
435 views
Too obsessed. Cant concentrate
I am an addicted computer programmer. I am doing my Engineering. I am extremely obsessive about things. I am soo much obsessive that people tell me that I work really slow. I feel that I am unable to ...
9
votes
3answers
474 views
How to quickly restore concentration?
Very often I'm being interpreted while working or studying, sometimes the interruptions are small, and take a minute and sometimes it requires more than few minutes.
How do I quickly restore ...
7
votes
6answers
730 views
How do I concentrate while I work on a computer?
My job requires me to work on a computer, which I do fine because maybe I fear my supervisor might pop in. But when it comes to doing personal projects on a computer, I totally slack off. It usually ...
7
votes
0answers
485 views
How can computer programmer relax his mind and replenish his mental powers? [closed]
It is said that computer programmers (dealing with complex abstract problems) can stay highly productive only for a short period during the day, soon experiencing mental fatigue that makes further ...
53
votes
10answers
2k views
How can I improve reading speed and comprehension?
How can I improve my reading ability? I want to increase my reading speed and comprehension.
Do you have experience in increasing your reading. What did work for you? Which approaches failed?
