Being active and learning?

Question

Being physically active during the day (or being more so than usual) does it help kick your brain into action? silly question it may be but im finding it hard to study and its getting rather annoying. (i had this problem when i was in school, but that was all caused from a so called " lack of concentration")

Answer 1

You mention you have had this problem since you were in school? It could be ADHD. Sometimes it carries on to adulthood. There are good non-stimulant drugs for treatment of this condition. There are other conditions that may decrease concentration, such as anemia, anxiety or depression, all treatable. It's better to get a medical checkup.

Answer 2

What is the matter with the first answerer?  Maybe he should be reported for abuse!  Anyway ...

People have different learning styles and some people are kinestetic learners which means they learn better when they are active.  It may be that works for you.  I would think that a moderate amount of exercise that you are used to would be helpful.  Just don't tired yourself out so much that all you want to do is sleep!

Answer 3

You actually need to realise that you are in control of your mind, and need to tell it to do as it is told.

It takes practice and discipline to do that, as your mind seems to have been allowed to do as it wants, and for some reason ADD and ADHD people are told it is a condition they need medication for, not the truth, which is that you can make yourself do anything if you don't allow your mind to be lazy. Training goes for the brain just as much as the rest of the body.

Do you like what you are studying? If you can't do it because it isn't interesting then it is always going to be difficult.

Laziness in anyway is an enemy to our learning, so whatever you choose to do, ask yourself if it is laziness or not, and push past your mind's protests.

All the best and I hope you get some good answers.

Mel

Answer 4

For me the do go together, but i don't know which comes first.  When I'm down, or a little bothered, I can get into bright light, exercise, eat right, etc...and it gets much better fast.  Using energy seems to generate energy in me.  

I have diagnoses and do take meds, but all of this is related.  Yes, I'd use every tool possible to get the most out of life.  

You seem to have great insight into yourself...congrats...wish i had more of that.

Answer 5

What I find really helpful to have a real fun relaxed stress and anxiety free day is to drink a few beers during the day. Have a few good beers in the morning, then if you go out, take a hip flask of whiskey with you and have a few good swigs during the day. After a super start to the day get stuck into the booze in the late afternoon. It really gives you a good night’s sleep and when you wake up feeling a bit fuzzy the next morning a few good swigs will set you up for another good stress free day. I’m having a ball and doing really well with my studies at University. I have a great part time job at a local book store and the management have no idea I’m half pissed all the time, I got employee of the month for the last two months and I am leading part time sales by heaps this month. It certainly makes the time go quick and adds a lot of fun to the day. Highly recommended.