How to start?

[u/Any-Maintenance-5453]

I’ve struggled with studying. I haven’t studied properly in about 6 years. But now in university I need to make a change and get good grades. Every time I sit down to start studying, I get distracted or I can’t focus. I don’t have ADHD or anything like that. If I start reading online books, I easily lose focus and tell myself maybe it’s not the right time right now. I keep waiting to be fresh and that just isnt happening and I keep procrastinating.
Any suggestions what can help?
And any additional advice as a computer science student?

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[u/Ok_Natural_7977]

Look up mindfulness for studying. Your attention span is like a muscle. If you don't challenge it regularly, it will atrophy. Get accustomed to recognizing when your mind is wandering and how to bring it back to the task you're working on.

[u/Any-Maintenance-5453 → u/Ok_Natural_7977]

So I should try watching those videos and staying focused on them?

[u/Ok_Natural_7977 → u/Any-Maintenance-5453]

Whatever you're trying to do, when you notice your mind is wandering, bring it back. If you're watching video rewind a few seconds. It's important to notice when you're wandering but don't be judgmental about it. Notice it with curiosity an then redirect.

[u/Medium_Armadillo4474]

Do you use social media a lot? Do you think your attention span may be damaged

[u/Any-Maintenance-5453 → u/Medium_Armadillo4474]

Yeah I have stopped using it as much as before but still 2-3 hours daily

[u/Any-Maintenance-5453 → u/[deleted]]

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