Summer Focusing Tips

[username456789]

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I was hoping to start a thread where people could share what they've done in the past or plan to do as far as tips to stay focused on Step I studying this coming summer. I take the test at the end of June. During the year I get distracted very easily, mostly line.

I've turned my wireless card off, but invariably I turn it back on. I use google Chrome so lately I've started adding time-wasting sites (not this one, of course) to the blocked list.

Any other suggestions/plans?

 

[DrBowtie]

I'm getting a locker at the library (where I'll be doing my primary mode of studying). I plan on leaving the computer and iPhone in the locker until I am ready to do UWORLD questions.

I'm right there with you on getting distracted. I'd leave it at home if I could.

 

[wAyRadikull]

Take NBME's regularly (once a week) and glance at your UW averages when you feel like you're getting tired/unmotivated. That ought to do the trick.

 

[deleted103644]

For Mac users... Self Control

 

[RapidReview]

For Mac users... Self Control

that self control program looks legit. so can i still have pandora up and just block fb/sdn/espn/victoria's secret?

 

[MilkmanAl]

My computer is definitely a distraction, and I've taken to just closing it when I'm reading. It's a lot less tempting to sneak a look at a website when it takes me about 30 seconds of passwords and wireless connecting to do so. Sometimes I wander down to our living room for a change of scenery. How sad is that?

 

[whtdasheezy]

"take a break" option in google labs, it makes your gmail account unavailable for 15 minutes. Keeps me away from gchatting and wasting time.

 

[RapidReview]

For Mac users... Self Control

👍

just installed it this morning - i love it (plus it's free).

i cant tell you the last time i sat and studied for 2.5 hrs without interruption.

thanks drama