LibGuides: Studying at London Metropolitan University: Focus

⭐ Key takeaway ⭐

Find your focus zone

Choose the right study space and limit digital distractions to stay focused and make your study time count.

✅ Pick a study space that suits the task- whether you need silence or to discuss ideas.
✅ Use focus modes on your phone or laptop to block pop-ups and notifications.
✅ Try reader modes to clear clutter from webpages.
✅ Wind down before bed by putting screens away—your brain will thank you!

Stay focused, go further.

Where to study

The library provides different spaces for different types of study

Try the quiet study space for reading and group space for discussing ideas with friends. Experiment with quiet or lively spaces when writing up your thoughts- which area suits you best? Think of the place you feel the least distracted and use that area when you need to focus.

Avoid digital distractions

In the modern digital age our devices can pull away our time and our focus. Different apps always being open in the background means we can be bombarded with multiple pop ups and notifications for things demanding our time. Here are some top tips for banishing the digital distractions.

Browser reader functions- lose the clutter

Immersive Reader is a great feature of Microsoft Edge web browser. It allows you to get rid of any clutter on a webpage (adverts!) and focus only on the words. It provides a read aloud option. You can also change the font, spacing and background to suit your reading preferences. Use Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge

Similarly if you use Firefox, there is Reader View and for Chrome there is Reading mode.

Focus mode

Phones and laptops will often have a feature that will allow you to temporarily silence notifications. Get into the habit of using these during your study time.

Wind-down before bed

There is lots of research about the effect of staring at our devices before bedtime and the negative effect that has on sleep patterns and health. It's a good idea to put down your devices for the night at least 30 minutes before bedtime, easier said than done, right? Try using bedtime features on your phone if you need some help.

Studying at London Metropolitan University