2-Minute Brain Exercises for Students to Improve Concentration and Focus
30 Seconds Close your eyes, breathe in slowly for 4 seconds, hold for 2 seconds, and breathe out for 6 seconds.
20 Seconds Touch your thumb to each finger one by one, then reverse the order. Repeat quickly but accurately.
20 Seconds Look at a nearby object for 5 seconds, then focus on something far away for 5 seconds. Repeat twice.
30 Seconds Look around and remember 5 objects. Close your eyes and name them in order.
20 Seconds Touch your right hand to your left knee, then left hand to your right knee. Continue at a steady pace.
20 Seconds Sit straight, put away distractions and take three slow breaths while deciding exactly what you will study next.
Tip: Make this a short pre-study routine rather than a replacement for sleep, exercise or regular study breaks.
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