How can I keep focused on my school work?

Question

I'm in grade 10, and doing some online courses. Each course says 6 hours per week is the recommended time to spend on the course, and four courses equals 4 hours per day, but my parents are making me do at least 8 hours per day! I'm not allowed to do anything except schoolwork until they verify that I've done enough for the day, and this usually takes me from when I wake up until I have to go to sleep. At first I could handle it, but now I can't focus on my work, and I'm getting less and less done each day. Any tips?

Answer 1

Are you sleeping enough? Is your diet ok? I suggest you take little breaks to do something other than study and then go back to studying. It seems to me that you are also bored. Be glad your parents care as much as they do but sit and talk to them about the problem. Be sincere and let them know you care about your education.

Answer 2

8 hours of work shouldn't take all day. Promise yourself a reward or treat after you get a certain section done. Like, if I finish this essay I'll watch tv for 30 mins. Also try to take breaks in the middle. A schedule like this:

7:00  Wake up

8:00  Study

12:00  Lunch break

1:00 Study

4:00  Free Time!

Answer 3

Try not to look at TV or any thing else that will make u not focus .You can do what i do just close your ears and read the problem to your self.

Answer 4

Quick Tips for Work and School

Whether you go to work or school, when it comes to getting and staying organized, many of the same principles and productivity systems apply.

1. Get your beauty sleep.

The people with the highest productivity are always those who catch their full forty winks each evening. Determine what time you have to wake up in the morning in order to arrive at work or school on time. Then, backtrack a minimum of 7-8 hours so you know what time you should be in bed, and sleeping.

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3. Planning power.

It doesn't matter if you're a student, or a high-level executive in a Fortune 500 company. You must, I repeat, you must use a planner--print or electronic, whatever works best for you. When you learn of a meeting, appointment, event or any other task, immediately jot it in your planner, and get it off your mind. Just remember to check your planner each and every day, so nothing is missed

4. Goals are golden.

Set at least 3 goals each month, and you'll have a clear, manageable path to stay on throughout your school year or your work tenure. Be sure those goals are specific and measurable. A school goal may be to stay at a B average or above each semester. A work goal might be to convert 5 prospects to customers each month. Evaluate your results at the end of each month. Reward yourself for goals met. Don't beat yourself up for goals not met--just commit to reaching those goals the following month.

5. Cut the clutter.

In school, you're going to get inundated with notes, tests, school announcements, permission slips, report cards, reading material and more. In work, the same thing happens with memos, invoices, customer account files, mail and so on. Keep the paper under control by

   1. weeding out the old and outdated every single day and

   2. keeping the papers you do need to keep in one area such as a filing cabinet or a binder with pocket folders. Be sure folders are always clearly labeled.

6. Fuel up.

So many people think they can get more done by skipping breakfast or lunch. But how could you work if you have low energy, or a hunger headache? These important meals provide you with the energy you need so that you can produce the highest quality work. These two meals don't have to be difficult or time consuming. Breakfast can consist of a yogurt, some fresh fruit and some cereal. Lunch can consist of a tuna sandwich with an apple, or a veggie salad.

7. Same place, same days, same time.

When scheduling, consolidate similar activities for the same place, same day and same time. If you do so, you'll always know exactly what's expected of you each day. For instance, make all of your prospect follow-up phone call in your office with the door closed, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at 3:00PM. Or, do your homework in the library, Monday through Friday, from 4:00PM to 6:00PM.

8. Broccoli first, brownie second.

When eating dinner, most people eat their broccoli way before they eat their brownie--in other words, they save the best food for last, since they know it's the most luscious reward. Same goes for your work. Do the hardest, most grueling, least-loved work first. Then, do your easiest, more-likeable tasks last. Once the hard stuff is out of the way, the easier tasks and projects will be a breeze.

9. Pound perfection.

You can't dedicate 100 percent of your time and effort to 100 percent of the things in your life--you'll end up frustrated, tired and unfulfilled. Striving for perfection is an obstacle that prevents you from getting things done. It's rare that anything is going to be done perfectly. Instead, strive for excellence in everything you do. You'll end each day feeling good about yourself, and with more completed projects.

10. All work and no play makes Jack--exhausted!

While you're going to be busy working on tasks and projects, being involved in activities, and running back and forth to meetings, classes or events, that's no excuse for not enjoying your life. Always make the time to do the things you love to do--painting, having fun with friends, scrapbooking, going to the movies, etc.

When you have both work (or school) and fun activities planned, you're living a balanced and full life--and isn't that what living is all about?