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Remember:motivation is the key

to successWhile working from homeyour peers aren't aroundyou to keep you focused.Find personal motivation

to augment your focusthrough the day! [12].

Alternate ActivitesChanging up your activities gives your mind a break, allows you to move more and helps you to prioritizeyour day [11].

Afternoon

Exercise Exercise can help increaseacademic performance.Exercise is especiallyimportant to add to yourdaily routine while doingclasses from home as youare no longer walking toand from classes [1,2,3].

Focus Your Day A student's guide to a fun & productive day of online classes

By: Fraser Cashion & Roxy Diaz University of Alberta, Department of Occupational Therapy Students

Lunch TimeTake your lunch break. Extended study periods decreases concentration. Students remember 70% of first 10 minutes of a lecture, and 20% of the last 10 minutes [9].

Designated StudySpace Having a designatedspace makes your workenvironment familiar.This can help you useless mental power toconcentrate on yourtasks [5,6,7].

Concentration dropsafter about 20 minutes.Take a break and comeback your material freshwith more brainpower toengage [10].

Try yoga! Yoga, when added to routine has beenshown by research tohelp improve focusand concentration forstudents [4].

De-stressResearch shows that relaxation techniques can help students de-stress and prevent test anxiety [8].

Explore RelaxationTechniquesThese include: deep breathing,guided imagery, music therapy,colouring and aromatherapy. Findwhat works for you.! [8].

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