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How to Pay Attention?

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zepscratch
Posts: 3517 - Karma: 36
I sit through class every single day and i can't force myself to pay attention. I know if I could that my grades would be waaay better and im just sick of always lookin at the clock, fiddling with shit, etc. Does anyone have any ideas of what could help that are non-medicinal. I was thinking maybe finding something to play around with that doesnt require thinking to occupy myself with one thing so maybe i can direct my focus on class. Idk anyone have any ideas or tricks of your own?
Jan 23 2007 8:59PM
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BargainBinLaden
Posts: 863 - Karma: 14
actually listen to the teacher and get involved with class....its sounds retarted but sometimes really interesting subjects are brought up
Jan 23 2007 9:01PM
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soulskier
Posts: 17806 - Karma: 3,841
asking questions helps me pay attention, if your looking for pharmaceuticals for an answer, i know a kid who used some ADD medicine a while back, he zoned out, it was incredible
Jan 23 2007 9:02PM
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ProducerXXX
Posts: 1776 - Karma: 13
Chains?
Jan 23 2007 9:04PM
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Capt.Flannel
Posts: 10928 - Karma: 36
Write down open ended questions about the day's topic/lesson before class that you can ask during the lesson. Leave space for more detailed questions. This can help keep you zoned in.
Jan 23 2007 9:05PM
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sugarloaf
Posts: 7866 - Karma: 299
try to make things interesting. it sounds lame, but also participating a lot helps class time go by and forces you to pay attention. if I find myself nodding off in a class where I know I need to pay attention, I'll just raise my hand the next time the teacher asks a question or wants something.
Jan 23 2007 9:06PM
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marsland
Posts: 3150 - Karma: 421
i hate kids that ask a lot of questions, especially if they are repetitive.  for me i just listen and answer questions and that helps me get good grades
Jan 23 2007 9:20PM
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Bini.
Posts: 760 - Karma: 16
crocheting, if its a discussion type class. the multitasking keeps me awake and focused.
Jan 23 2007 9:23PM
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leckett1
Posts: 6476 - Karma: 294
getting involved in the class is the best way. question what the teacher says rather than just take it all in. also i spin a pen around my thumb that keeps me from wandering
Jan 23 2007 9:30PM
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MLB
Posts: 4462 - Karma: 298
take notes....i know thats weird, but i do it and it pretty much keeps my attention.
Jan 23 2007 9:41PM
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freestyleskiin
Posts: 1598 - Karma: 9
ya man i had that problem 2 years ago but then i got tested for adhd and now my grades have skyrocketed and u can pourposly fail the test they give u, wonder drugs man
Jan 23 2007 9:45PM
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