How to stay focused while studying online

But before we dive into these steps, you must understand that studying online without distractions requires a lot on your side, but not to worry because we have come up with some tips to help you stay focused while studying online. these includes.

On this site, we are going to show you some steps to help you stay focused while doing your studies online.

1. Preparation before starting online studies 

Preparation is very important starting online studies just and the most important part of anything one plans to achieve, just as the popular saying ''one who fails to prepare, must prepare to fail''. the word preparation cannot be overemphasized. 

Preparation helps us to get through most of the difficulties or even distractions we might encounter along the way. There are several things to put in place before you kickstart your online reading. These include.

• getting a functioning PC or a mobile phone with android or iPhone features.

• a stable internet connection is essential.

• Get your writing materials (pen and paper or book).

• a table and comfortable chair.

• a screen protector or reading goggles to protect your lens against light reflection etc.

2. Decision before online studies

Before you can be successful in studying online, you must, first of all, make a decision within yourself and these decisions include.

• What you want, which involves the topics you want to study online.

• How you want it.

• How long is it going to take etc.

3. Self-discipline/accountability 

Studying online to achieve maximum results requires a lot of self-discipline and accountability.

You must make a decision and stick with it and so must not allow any form of distraction from within and without.

• Get rid of external distractors such as noise, side talks, etc.

• Set your priorities (things you want and things you don't want).

• Choose a more comfortable and quieter place to study.

• Stay away from responding to messages while studying online.

• Avoid social media updates as they can turn your attention from the target.

4. Avoid visiting other sites aside from your study sites

While studying on one site, you might notice other sites popping up and if you are not disciplined enough or determined in what you are doing, you might just want to click to see what it is all about, and before you know it, you are off your target, you find yourself reading another thing other than what you initially wanted to read. 

This is a major distractor in online studying which you must work hard to overcome.

5. Take some notes

While studying online, it's very important to make notes of important points. This will enable you to refer back when not online to keep knowledge intact. 

Writing notes not only keeps you active but also a way of giving your eyes some breaks from focusing on the screen for too long. This will now bring us to the final though not the least step to stay focussed while studying online.

6. Taking a break 

This is a very important aspect of the numerous steps to stay focussed while studying online as your eye health is very important to us. 

Taking a break in between studies keeps you refreshed and alive. A five to 10-minute break after a one to two hours reading interval is not bad. A couple of things to do during the break include.

• Sipping some fluids or water,

• Snacking on some crackers or sweets,

• Stretching your legs and feet by moving around to enhance your blood supply, 

• Go through the notes you have taken and make some corrections, if need be,

• Take a shower if you so desire.

There are a whole lot of other things to do to enable you to stay focused while studying online. 

I hope the few listed and explained here helps you achieve your desired success in your online studies. 

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