Originally Posted By mele So, for the first time in about a decade, I am hitting the books. Or rather, I'm *trying* to. This is harder than I remember. I've turned off the tv, set up the laptop on the dining room table, I've got the book, a brand spankin' new spiral notebook, a ruler, a highlighter, a bottle of water, an energy drink and some Girl Scout cookies (just in case). I'm all set to go. That was 40 minutes ago and I haven't read one single thing. How am I going to learn everything in this 3 inch thick manual?
Originally Posted By mele Ah, I think I've figured out something that might help. I'm going to put on my new green hat.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling We're going to will you through it mele. If it's one thing I know how to do it's sit on my butt and study. First things first. Pop the top.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Oh, wait. Will that get an admin? Okay, seriously. If you really have to learn the whole manual, start by skimming the table of contents. No kidding. Take a look through so your brain will have a big picture overview of the material. Then, inch by inch it's a cinch.
Originally Posted By mele Not many, cinders. 1 or 2 but to be fair, the box was already opened. I'm studying to get my Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate (MOSC) so I know a lot of the stuff already. That's almost more annoying because the info I don't know is hidden in the stuff I already know. Even though I haven't worked in almost 8 years I'm pretty good at this stuff. I just want to have the cert. before I even apply for a job. I haven't even set a date for taking the test yet. LOL
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Fooooooocusssss Girl! Com'on now. You can do it. I believe in you.
Originally Posted By LPFan22 I've always had a hard time focusing on my studies. I have a short attention span. One thing I do is make sure my study environment is pleasing to the senses. I light one of my favorite scented candles (while making sure the lamps in the room are nice and bright) and put on some light classical music, which has always inspired me to do my best. That's what works for me anyway.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling <<I, I, I, I believe you can fly, I believe you can touch the ...>> Smart Aleck.
Originally Posted By BurtonsSeattleSally Well, Mele.....at least your being productive. I mean seriously, you could just be sitting at your book staring blankly. I used to get that way sometimes in High School, I had a lot of AP classes and so I was always pretty good at studying and liked to learn but as soon as I opened that Chemistry book it was like my mind went blank. Sometimes it helps to go off and do something else for a few minutes, and I personally find that having everything in order around you (clean kitchen, livingroom, house....)makes it easier not to focus on other things you could be doing but arent because you are trying to study.
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