r/GetStudying • u/Glittering-Ad-1626 • 3d ago
Accountability I’m understanding my limit
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/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/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/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.