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How To Concentrate While Studying For Exams

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Exams are stressful and preparing for them can be just as much of a strain. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to help alleviate that stress and log the study hours that you need.

 

Put down the media. Unless you are using an online text there is no need to have your phone or laptop within reach. Leave it in your bag. If you are using the internet only keep open the tabs that you need. Log out of your social media accounts. The extra step of logging back in can help deter you from breaking your concentration and taking those extra few minutes to check your updates.

 

Take frequent breaks. Knowing that you have an hour or two of work ahead of you can be daunting. Studies have shown that a break every 15 or 20 minutes can break up the monotony of studying and actually help with concentration. Get your blood moving again. Walking around or even standing up for a few minutes can offer enough of a distraction to break the boredom. Better yet, if you can go over your study material with a friend during a physical activity you will increase your focus and retain information better.

 

Eat a light but healthy meal before or during your study time. Having a healthy snack or small meal before studying gives your brain the boost of energy it needs to focus. Have a whole grain bagel with some blueberries and avocado before you settle down. The whole grains will keep you satiated while the healthy fats in the avocado and the nutrients in the blueberries fuel your brain. Snacking while you study can also increase your concentration. Some people fidget when they sit still for too long so snacking while studying can also help keep your hands busy.

 

Keep your schedule in mind. Organize your time so that you do not run into conflicts. Multi tasking is overrated. Schedule yourself enough time to study and then do only that. Try to schedule your time during the day when you are most alert. Then, find a place conducive to helping you focus. For some this is a library, others concentrate better in a bustling coffee shop. Whichever is best for you find a place and buckle down.

 

Try to make connections between your study material and something else. Relate your material to a book you have read or an experience you have had. Make it fun and personal. This will also make your material easier to remember. Study with a friend or a partner who is taking the same exam as you.

Small Guide To Help Students Understand Stocks

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The stock market is an extremely tricky concept in the field of stocks. Stocks are the fastest way to earn more money and also make really good profits as well. People these days tend to get a little jittery when their incomes and salaries start facing a few hiccups. In these situations, stocks are the best way to go. The stock market exists in almost all the countries and every country handles stocks in a totally different way.

What are stocks?

Stocks are basically shares of a particular company which can be bought and sold for a particular amount. There will be a pool of many buyers, sellers and also businessmen who are always on the money and by the counters to see which company has stocks that have taken a dive and which company has stocks that are ready to be bought for a good amount of money. It is an amazing way to make money but, it comes with its own hiccups at times.

 

For example, suppose a person invests some amount of money in a particular stock, and if the stock takes a dive in the stock market, then the investor will end up facing huge amounts of losses that will be incurred. It is all a game of luck and brains, the combination of which will help the investors to act smartly and wisely.

 

Stocks, shareholders, and equity

The shareholders are the ones who basically purchase stocks and shares of a particular company. Stocks are that kind of assets that are basically bought or sold by shareholders and various businessmen. The companies give equity on a particular amount of stocks and shares that are purchased by the businessmen and other shareholders and the company that reaps the most profit wins most of the shares and stocks at the end of the day.

 

How the stock exchange works?

Tokyo has the third largest stock market in the world, following the one at New York and NASDAQ in the United States of America. Any stock exchange first sees the nominal value of the most basic currency nomination and then does the stock exchange process accordingly. It is basically all about selling and buying stocks with equal amounts of share pricing and equity. (Source: Aktien für Anfänger)

 

This can be explained with a simple and basic example. The difference between the nominal value and the price value can be simply explained using the nominal value of a particular currency. Today let us consider euro where we can consider having a 1 euro coin lying on the desk. It is a known fact that this coin has a nominal value of exactly EUR 1. People assume that the coin might have a misprint or may also find that it is a particularly limited edition. This is a very common case on the rare stamps.

 

So, guys stocks are not an easy thing to grasp but once people learn the art of doing so, it can certainly become a real addiction! Stocks require some serious application skills and also certain another set of skills that are essential while dealing with stocks!


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