[puzzclar]

I've noticed a few things lately, I have thought it is still 2013, saw a 6 instead of an 8 on a grade, hard time reading because it just is not the thing I want to do (do to concentration issues) little tiny mistakes in words. Some times I'm not sure what is really reality. It's affecting my studies, I'm not getting things done like I should and my grades are suffering in one class out of 6.

I'm not completely sure of what this is. I know it's part of depression, part just not being able to concentrate. Could this be something else? If you have felt this, what have you done to compensate for this issue at looking at the details and seeing something that really isn't there.

Ooof. I know how you feel. Generally, I try to get my friends to study at the same time (drag them to the library with me) so I feel a bit more motivated. If I have a major thing to work on I bribe them with cookies to help me out or etc.

I don't know about you but my school has tutoring services and study skill help so you might want to sign up for those.

But yeah, I tend to misremember a lot of meetings and classes and my memory was spotty to begin with so it's just infinitely harder when you can't trust your brain. I personally ended up having to drop a few classes to try and save the others but I hope you don't have to do that.

Best of luck!

[dickins391]

I've been there! I just posted a thread about the ways I've learned to focus better, it seems that they could help you too!

Here are the steps I took:

1. I de-cluttered my at-home work area. This means NO extras on my desk, a clear work environment helps me stay on task.

2. I made a daily habit. This can be anything that works for you, whether it's meditating, working out, reading etc. For me, it was getting focus tips. I found this site PlaceboEffect.com that offered 1 minute videos every day full of tips to focus better. Only 1 video is available per day so it motivated me to keep checking in and starting the day with focus in mind.

3. I wrote down a list of my most common distractions. Then, I got rid of those distractions - I turned my cell off in class, went to the library to study so my roommates didn't distract me, and made daily schedules & to-do lists to keep myself on track.

4. I set small goals for myself now, like studying for an important test every day until the test. I also set bigger goals for the future, like applying to grad schools or jobs after graduation.

These tips have really helped me focus and concentrate - I feel like it's probably improved my memory too, my mind just feels de-cluttered! Hope these tips help you too!