Facts and figures starting to blend together in a horrible haze? Here’s how to keep from getting lost in brain space.
事實(shí)和數(shù)字開始混淆在一起讓你摸不著頭腦？下面就是防止你在頭腦空間中迷失的方法。

Step 1: Eradicate distractions
Enter a fortress of solitude — research shows that low-level distractions can make a task feel boring. Hide your cellphone, tell your online social network to de-friend you instantly if they see you log in, and seal yourself in a quiet room.
第一步：要徹底杜絕娛樂
要進(jìn)入獨(dú)處狀態(tài)——研究表明少量的娛樂會(huì)使使人感到工作很枯燥。藏起你的手機(jī)，告訴你網(wǎng)上的朋友，如果他們看見你登陸不要和你聯(lián)系。找個(gè)安靜的屋子將自己鎖起來。

Tip：If you’re planning a really long cramming session, break it up with a nap. One study found an hour’s worth of shut-eye can increase your ability to focus.
小貼士：如果你正在計(jì)劃一個(gè)很長的填鴨式的學(xué)期，中途可以打個(gè)盹。研究發(fā)現(xiàn)閉眼休息一小時(shí)能使你的精力集中。

Step 2: Embrace your emotions
Emotional entanglement distracting you? Admit how you’re feeling, even out loud — those who can identify how they feel often have better focus.
第二步：控制好你的情緒
情緒擾亂了你？承認(rèn)你現(xiàn)在的感覺，甚至可以大聲地說出來——那些知道自己感覺的人注意力會(huì)更集中。

Step 3: Engage yourself
Don’t just take notes; engage with the material creatively. Invent a song about the topic at hand, or recreate historical events and fictional plotlines. It’s easier to stay interested when you make the material come alive.
第三步：使自己參與到學(xué)習(xí)中來
不要只是記筆記，可以進(jìn)行創(chuàng)造性地加工。比如編首與所學(xué)話題相關(guān)的歌，或是重新梳理下歷史事件和小說線索。當(dāng)你能活用資料時(shí)，保持感興趣就會(huì)變得容易。

Step 4: Take a shower
Studied so long you’ve stopped absorbing material? Take a shower — the change of pace will stimulate your mind and help refresh your body.
第四步：沖個(gè)澡
學(xué)習(xí)了很長時(shí)間以致于你都無法消化所學(xué)內(nèi)容了？那就沖個(gè)澡吧——節(jié)奏的改變能刺激你的精神并恢復(fù)體力。

Step 5: Make up a challenge
Make a game out of your work to stave off boredom. Try to score higher and higher throughout your study session, and be sure to reward your triumphs. You’ve earned it!
第五步：要制造挑戰(zhàn)
從學(xué)習(xí)內(nèi)容中設(shè)計(jì)一個(gè)游戲來擺脫枯燥。試著在學(xué)習(xí)過程中玩游戲所得的分?jǐn)?shù)越來越高，對(duì)自己的勝利要給予回報(bào)，那是你自己爭取來的。