Concentration Problems
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Concentration Problems
Hello fellow prooners,
I need you help/advice with a few problems I am having at the moment, I am at that stage where I really should start sitting down relaxed studying, reading etc… I am starting university part-time and I am doing my flying at weekends, plus I work full-time Monday to Friday.
My problem is with concentration, I can’t sit down for 10m minutes pick up a book and read it because my mind just goes elsewhere so easily it’s frustrating, university starts in a couple of months, it’s a Jan2006 start so this is the perfect time to get ahead with the flying theory study.
Today I have managed to sit down and read “landing Techniques” some Airbus Flight Briefing notes, and after reading it I couldn’t remember a thing…
I haven’t studied for a very long time maybe this is one of the reasons, I don’t know…
Regards,
Draven
I need you help/advice with a few problems I am having at the moment, I am at that stage where I really should start sitting down relaxed studying, reading etc… I am starting university part-time and I am doing my flying at weekends, plus I work full-time Monday to Friday.
My problem is with concentration, I can’t sit down for 10m minutes pick up a book and read it because my mind just goes elsewhere so easily it’s frustrating, university starts in a couple of months, it’s a Jan2006 start so this is the perfect time to get ahead with the flying theory study.
Today I have managed to sit down and read “landing Techniques” some Airbus Flight Briefing notes, and after reading it I couldn’t remember a thing…
I haven’t studied for a very long time maybe this is one of the reasons, I don’t know…
Regards,
Draven
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If you are doing a proper course at Uni, you will learn how to learn.
If you are reading Airbus notes and are not at a stage where you can fly one, it is probably a bit dry and harder to understand than it needs to be. I would suggest not worrying about the advanced stuff too much just yet.
Forgive me if I have misunderstood where you are in your training.
Are you planning to work on your flying theory exams at the same time as Uni?
The things that I found most helpful were getting a comfortable place to study, a fresh mind and taking regular breaks. Its horses for courses though. Some people love to study in the park lying on a blanket, but I just can't do it, too uncomfortable.
If you are reading Airbus notes and are not at a stage where you can fly one, it is probably a bit dry and harder to understand than it needs to be. I would suggest not worrying about the advanced stuff too much just yet.
Forgive me if I have misunderstood where you are in your training.
Are you planning to work on your flying theory exams at the same time as Uni?
The things that I found most helpful were getting a comfortable place to study, a fresh mind and taking regular breaks. Its horses for courses though. Some people love to study in the park lying on a blanket, but I just can't do it, too uncomfortable.
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I don't know if this will help but I preferred to study with a large whisky nearby (as I found the whole plot a fuggin pain in the arse!). When I got too pissed to continue, I'd stop.
Sounds daft doesn't it but I passed all the exams first time so it worked for me.
Had to check in at the Betty Ford clinic later tho'
Sounds daft doesn't it but I passed all the exams first time so it worked for me.
Had to check in at the Betty Ford clinic later tho'
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Watched a very interesting program a while back on a set of schoolkids who were being monitored for a particular experiment. One kid went from climbing all over the couch, hanging upside down over the back of it, etc, etc while watching TV (from pure boredom) to spending 3 hours a day reading of his own accord, over the course of about 3 months.
The tablet they were given....... cod liver oil.
Apperently, it's all to do with the enzymes in CLO which allow the brain to remain focussed a lot better, and make it easier to create neural pathways for memory etc etc.
I 'tested' the theory when doing my PPL groundschool, 3 night a week for 4 weeks. In previous night classes (in IT) I would sometimes drift off, as far as dozing off briefly on occasion.
I was very surprised by my attention span at the PPL groundschool, interest in the subject matter notwithstanding(being greater than my interest in IT).
The tablet they were given....... cod liver oil.
Apperently, it's all to do with the enzymes in CLO which allow the brain to remain focussed a lot better, and make it easier to create neural pathways for memory etc etc.
I 'tested' the theory when doing my PPL groundschool, 3 night a week for 4 weeks. In previous night classes (in IT) I would sometimes drift off, as far as dozing off briefly on occasion.
I was very surprised by my attention span at the PPL groundschool, interest in the subject matter notwithstanding(being greater than my interest in IT).
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I purchased a product called 'EYE Q' from Boots the Chemist after seeing it discussed on Day-time TV and in the press. I bought it for my son who was about to sit exams and had just been diagnosed with mild dyslexia (£350 for the diagnosis!!!!) That was way back in March of this year and he has been taking it every since...................what a difference in him!!! He passed all his exams and won the 'history prize' at school. His concentration and attitude have improved beyond recognition.
Eye Q contains Marine Fish Oil and Evening Primrose Oil and you have to follow the dosage instructions carefully for the first three months in order for a 'build-up' in your system. Highly recommend it.
Eye Q contains Marine Fish Oil and Evening Primrose Oil and you have to follow the dosage instructions carefully for the first three months in order for a 'build-up' in your system. Highly recommend it.
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You'll find often the problem is because you are getting back into the habit of studying after a long time. I've had this feeling many times. In fact, I now find if I don't study or read a book for more than a month I have the same problem again. I'm like you, get distracted to easily. I tried many things, increased the intake of fish, took Ginseng and other energy/motivation related supplements. Increased the fruit in take, but didn't really see much improvement.
For a few years I've wanted to have a dab at working on some kind of programming project which was related to aviation. I’m currently in IT, but not software programming so had a lot to learn. I knew deep inside I wanted to do it but couldn’t find the right moment to begin. Every time I tried I would just laze away from it. I felt I didn’t have enough time but this was obviously not true. Ironically, after the birth of my little girl I completed the said project within a few months. In fact said project was being worked on whilst mum was ironing and baby needed feeding – by me! What happened in that period? In lay terms: ‘The more your brain is forced to do, the easier it becomes to do more’.
What you have to realise is that the initial step is going to be difficult, but you have to stick at it and then you will find it much more easier. Step out of your routines a little and do things differently. There is a scientific basis for this. When you do something differently your brain has to learn the new steps. Inside your brain new electric paths are created which spurs on brain activity and gets you in the mood to do even more.
For a few years I've wanted to have a dab at working on some kind of programming project which was related to aviation. I’m currently in IT, but not software programming so had a lot to learn. I knew deep inside I wanted to do it but couldn’t find the right moment to begin. Every time I tried I would just laze away from it. I felt I didn’t have enough time but this was obviously not true. Ironically, after the birth of my little girl I completed the said project within a few months. In fact said project was being worked on whilst mum was ironing and baby needed feeding – by me! What happened in that period? In lay terms: ‘The more your brain is forced to do, the easier it becomes to do more’.
What you have to realise is that the initial step is going to be difficult, but you have to stick at it and then you will find it much more easier. Step out of your routines a little and do things differently. There is a scientific basis for this. When you do something differently your brain has to learn the new steps. Inside your brain new electric paths are created which spurs on brain activity and gets you in the mood to do even more.
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Good diet is ESSENTIAL to a focused mind, try eating small meals 4-5 times a day which should include fresh fruit and veg. Never miss your breakfast, drink a minimum of 2 litres of water a day and you will be amazed at the changes!
Also I was told to take a herbal supplement from my nutitionist called Rhodiola you can buy it in any good health shop. It has quite an impact on concentration and general awareness. I was not so sure but I took it and after 2-3 weeks the affects were dramatic. It's best if you get the root part of Rhodiola as that's the more concentrated part.
Also try 30-45 mins of general relaxation/meditation a day which should be easy to do.
Finally follow all this up with a good nights sleep and you will be flying through your exams
Best of luck!
Also I was told to take a herbal supplement from my nutitionist called Rhodiola you can buy it in any good health shop. It has quite an impact on concentration and general awareness. I was not so sure but I took it and after 2-3 weeks the affects were dramatic. It's best if you get the root part of Rhodiola as that's the more concentrated part.
Also try 30-45 mins of general relaxation/meditation a day which should be easy to do.
Finally follow all this up with a good nights sleep and you will be flying through your exams
Best of luck!
