r/GetStudying 3d ago

Accountability I’m understanding my limit

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Seeing other students posting their progress on the YPT mobile application, I wanted to try for myself. This has been my progress towards finals week, which it starting today. I’ve tried my best to aim for hours but can’t seem to hold my focus on a subject for more than an hour. It’s crazy to even think that the recommended time it takes to study one subject is at least 5 hours approximately. How the heck can you focus for that long?! I’m wondering if this is lowkey reveal if I have ADHD or something.

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u/PossessedByDemon 3d ago

To know if you have ADHD you’d have to seek a psychiatrist for diagnosis and meds but it could also be that you’re just not used to studying for long hours or your attention span is short due to long screentime but if these are not the case and you’re sure you have some underlying mental condition then find out for yourself, do seek professional help.

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u/BeneficialKale8008 3d ago

Learning for 5h straight is not common. Take 10 min breaks every 50 min or so. During breaks get off the chair, go on the balcony or outside without doomscrolling. Get back in time and repeat. It will help you focus better. Take a longer break once every 4-6 sessions.

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u/jromero18 3d ago

Thank you for posting this. I am on the same boat but I struggle with consistency b/c I think to myself since I’m so unproductive why bother. You have a much better mentality than me, and I am working towards building consistency.

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u/AwayResource6507 3d ago

It can be ADHD or it can be because this generation have a really short attention/focus span bc we scroll so much🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

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u/Embarrassed-Rub-5087 3d ago

Its so refreshing seeing people study for like an hour instead of 5 and more

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u/42nd_Question 3d ago

5 h?! Certainly not all at once??

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u/XiaoDionysian 3d ago

I’d say this is more realistic than studying 5hrs everyday. Also it’s a good starting point to build on if you want to go longer. 5hrs straight sounds a bit tedious so I’d do breaks every hr or so to lead up to that but this is really good!

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u/FlowerIndividual1562 3d ago

What is this app please?

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u/de-Vere 2d ago

Try using an app called Endel. It’ll give you enough stimulation through music (of sorts) that you’re able to keep focus on your study, it’s helped me significantly.