8 Ways to get Refocused After Coming Back from Holiday Break
Breaks are important. They help you to recharge. They give your brain a chance to rest. But getting back into the groove of going to classes and hitting the books after a holiday break can be difficult. Do you find it difficult to refocus on your schoolwork after a break? Have you been asking yourself, “How can I get back on track to study?” or “How do I get my routine back after vacation?” If so, you’re in the right place. These tips will help you focus and develop a good routine to study and grow—now and throughout the upcoming semester.
Planning and laying out a schedule allows you to see what needs to be done and when. It also helps you to cultivate good study habits. A good schedule will assist you in:
There are many benefits to studying with music, including it:
If you don’t know what music to select, YouTube has lots of videos that provide hours of ambient study music to help you focus, such as this selection which is over three hours long. Don’t dismiss classical music. Albert Einstein frequently played it as a brainstorming technique and was particularly fond of Mozart. It just might do the trick for you. Here’s a selection that offers you six hours of Mozart.
Listening to classical music can help:
Make sure you get enough sleep and find time to eat healthy foods. Find ways to prevent and relieve stress when it occurs. Examples of things you can use to prevent and relieve stress and anxiety include:
These tips will help you get and stay in the college mindset. And if you find yourself overwhelmed, stop, take a deep breath, close your eyes and say to yourself, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Allow His love to flow over you and have a great semester.
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Jan 19, 2021
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