Using Martial Arts Tips to Concentrate Better on Studying

Using Martial Arts Tips to Concentrate on Studying

Six Mental Martial Arts Tips to Make Studying Easier (and Fun!)

By Edward G. Brown

It’s back to school time. After a summer of students letting their brain go where it wanted, when it wanted, now it’s time to focus on schoolwork again. It’s time to teach the brain how to “Focal Lock.” That’s just my term for avoiding distractions and interruptions in order to bear down on the subject on which you want to concentrate.

You probably saw the same news story I did about the study that found some students can’t concentrate on their homework for more than two minutes without distracting themselves by texting, emailing or turning to social media. Even when they were trying to concentrate. How discouraging is that?

Many seem to think students should be good at concentrating just because it’s important. But you can’t expect someone to be good at math, or soccer, or the piano just because you ordered it. However, there is a specific pathway for your brain to learn these skills. And these six tactics will help:

Best and Worst State School Systems in 2014

Best and Worst State School Systems in 2014

2014’s States with the Best & Worst School Systems

Given the strong connection between educational attainment and income level, WalletHub compared the school systems among the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia to encourage parents to help their children realize their maximum potential. We used 12 key metrics, including dropout rates, test scores and bullying incident rates to assess the quality of education in each state.

Tax Free Weekend 2014

Tax Free Weekend - Sales Tax Holiday

Texas Tax Free Weekend starts August 8

Tax Free Weekend is August 8th – 10th so it’s a great chance to stock up on school supplies and clothing for kids for Back to School! Subject to criteria, all sales of qualifying items made during the holiday period qualify for the exemption, including items sold online, or by telephone or mail. Lay-away plans can be used again this year to take advantage of the sales tax holiday.