How do you revise and not get distracted?

I have exams this year and I have no idea how to revise efficiently and not be distracted!

Also, how do you revise?

All views welcome!

I know that I'm easily distracted by other people just being around (e.g. my mum) as I end up talking/complaining to them about revising/what i'm stuck on/exams/whatever and as I can't kick everyone out the house I go to a room where people often don't go. For me that's my room and the conservatory but if you share a room with a sibling that might harder to find. It really does help though! (if it's a problem maybe try going to a library perhaps)

Another thing that distracts me is the internet (like now!) so when I'm doing revision unless it absolutely has to be done at the computer I switch the computer off totally otherwise I'll sign in to TSR, facebook etc just to see what's happening!

Some people revise with music but I end up singing along etc which although fun isn't really very helpful! Because of that I don't have any music playing either.

Make sure you everything to hand so you're not getting up to find a pen/highlighter/ruler/revision book/file/whatever.

Also, I know schools etc all seem to say do 20mins revision then have a 5min break but for me this doesn't really work so I do quite a few hours at one time then have an hour off but it's whatever suits you!

Also, switching subject and subject type e.g. maths then french rather than maths to physics and switching between the ways you're revising e.g. from notes to problem solving can help you focus more as you're not getting too bored.

Finally (sorry for the essay here!!), for most subjects it's really important to get into the examiner's head so do lots of past papers and read through the mark schemes and examiners reports! (this is particularly useful for science and humantites subjects, probably not as important for english and language type stuff though)

Hope this helps! ^_^ The most important thing is to stay motivated and keep a goal and a reward in mind whether it's just lots of hard work now then a great summer or getting good enough grades to get to where you want to be in life. Good luck!!

This is really helpful! i was planning on getting off TSR earlier today, but then this thread became rather successful... xP

Hahah! Glad to be of vague help I really didn't mean to write so much
And yeah, TSR is definitely a bit of distraction!

I have exams this year and I have no idea how to revise efficiently and not be distracted!

Also, how do you revise?

All views welcome!

I use 'StayFocused', a google Chrome extension. It allows you to block particular sites for certain lengths of time or just limit the amount of time you spend on them each day! I like it because it allows me to use all the revision websites I need, but I can block emails, TSR and facebook, and I can still use the computer, without fear of getting distracted.

woah! i actually tried it and it was really cool! that is really useful, thanks!

hahah no problem it is literally the only way i can stop my self procrastinating !

I use 'StayFocused', a google Chrome extension. It allows you to block particular sites for certain lengths of time or just limit the amount of time you spend on them each day! I like it because it allows me to use all the revision websites I need, but I can block emails, TSR and facebook, and I can still use the computer, without fear of getting distracted.

Do you think 5 weeks is enough to revise for 6 AS level exams or am I kidding myself....... my life is failing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I may actually love you. This may enable me to actually do some work!
EDIT: Correction, I officially adore you. It has a go at me when I try to change settings! I need this website.

i know, i get so easily distracted

good luck in your exams (: