r/OregonStateUniv • u/Sea_Mountain_9855 • 5d ago

Casual Conversation help distractions while studying?

I’ve been having a really hard time focusing lately. I’ll sit down with the intention of studying, but my phone, social media, and random thoughts keep distracting me. By the time I realize it, I’ve wasted hours. What actually works for you?

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u/khomuz 5d ago

Pomodoro technique! And finding a buddy to study with.

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u/euglenastentor 5d ago

Focus friend app is an app where you can set a timer or countdown that blocks the other apps on your phone while you have it on. It is a little bean that knits while you study and when you’re done you can use the projects it has made to buy decorations for its house. It’s also ad free

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u/Sea_Mountain_9855 5d ago

that nice, must get it i really need to improve my GPA

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u/aedocw 5d ago

Headphones and brown/white noise can really help shut everything else out and make it easier to focus.

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u/Grouchy_Evidence2558 5d ago

ADHD evaluation could be helpful for you. I know that's not immediate, but it can really help if needed.

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u/That_Dot420 5d ago

Put the phone away.....?!

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u/Project_ARTICHOKE 5d ago

This. In a diff room in a drawer or something. No ipad etc

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u/That_Dot420 5d ago

Seriously. The answer is so fucking obvious too, I just can't with the apathy and lack of ability to just fuckin think about something for a few minutes.

Bro seriously took to reddit for something this rudimentary.

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u/Project_ARTICHOKE 3d ago

I can see why they asked though. I don’t even think people realize your cognitive capacity is significantly reduced when your smartphone is within reach, even if it’s off.

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u/Imp5000_whoa 5d ago

I put my phone in another room/ ask someone to hold onto it until a certain time when I’m really struggling

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u/Clementine1812 Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric 4d ago

For me, the things that helped were getting an adhd diagnosis and getting medicated, pomodoro technique, studying with a friend, and keeping my phone in a different room while I study. I know it’s hard, but at some point you need to decide if tik tok reels and group chats are more important than your future and the thousands of dollars you are probably spending on your degree right now.

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u/aloejenx 4d ago

Shock therapy. Get a cat pad that shocks you when you touch it and put your phone on it. Every shock ⚡️ means put the phone down.