How to overcome thyself?
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Hi all,
Me have a problem. My brain don't register what im studying on now.. i feel easily distracted and most of the time restless when it come to reading my notes, feeling not-stressful now ( which is a bad thing ) now esp the exam is around the corner..then there is always this karmic force going on, it seems that everytime when exam is here, i will have many "mara" coming after me.. tempt me not to study and break my concentration and.... past demon come and haunt me...
i recognise that that there are some hidden issues htat im facing that always appear during EXAM TIME..
any suggestions in hw to cope with my problem? -
If you cannot concentrate, try taking frequent but short breaks. This helps to breakup the chunks of "concentration time" into more manageable bits...Originally posted by Isis:Hi all,
Me have a problem. My brain don't register what im studying on now.. i feel easily distracted and most of the time restless when it come to reading my notes, feeling not-stressful now ( which is a bad thing ) now esp the exam is around the corner..then there is always this karmic force going on, it seems that everytime when exam is here, i will have many "mara" coming after me.. tempt me not to study and break my concentration and.... past demon come and haunt me...
i recognise that that there are some hidden issues htat im facing that always appear during EXAM TIME..
any suggestions in hw to cope with my problem?
Would also help if you let us know how and in what form "Mara" has come and tempt you.
Best of luck to your exams! -
Focus and concentration is key in studying.Originally posted by Isis:Hi all,
Me have a problem. My brain don't register what im studying on now.. i feel easily distracted and most of the time restless when it come to reading my notes, feeling not-stressful now ( which is a bad thing ) now esp the exam is around the corner..then there is always this karmic force going on, it seems that everytime when exam is here, i will have many "mara" coming after me.. tempt me not to study and break my concentration and.... past demon come and haunt me...
i recognise that that there are some hidden issues htat im facing that always appear during EXAM TIME..
any suggestions in hw to cope with my problem?
If these 'mara' come only when you are studying and not in other times like playing or enjoying yourself in other things, it is probably because there is an inner aversion to studying, a mental thought 'how boring can that be'.
I suggest you watch your mind if there is any kind of aversion to studying, and if there is, learn to drop them and let go of them. Your heart must be there, you must be willing to study, like you are willing to do other things like watching TV, etc. Learn to enjoy studying. It doesn't need to be boring, it is only boring to the ego. The ego is always trying to escape what is present... it seeks something other than what is happening now. It wants to do other things or think of other things rather than studying. Always the 'self' that is causing problem. Therefore when studying, it is important to let go of the ego and the 'self' - there is no one studying, therefore no problem.
A summary: Don't force yourself to study. Study wholeheartedly without self. There is no question of overcoming or resisting the self when the self is absent. -
Do all your homework everyday from the start of the year.Originally posted by Isis:Hi all,
Me have a problem. My brain don't register what im studying on now.. i feel easily distracted and most of the time restless when it come to reading my notes, feeling not-stressful now ( which is a bad thing ) now esp the exam is around the corner..then there is always this karmic force going on, it seems that everytime when exam is here, i will have many "mara" coming after me.. tempt me not to study and break my concentration and.... past demon come and haunt me...
i recognise that that there are some hidden issues htat im facing that always appear during EXAM TIME..
any suggestions in hw to cope with my problem? -
Originally posted by An Eternal Now:
mm i quite agreed with what you say as above..
Focus and concentration is key in studying.
If these 'mara' come only when you are studying and not in other times like playing or enjoying yourself in other things, it is probably because there is an inner aversion to studying, a mental thought 'how boring can that be'.
I suggest you watch your mind if there is any kind of aversion to studying, and if there is, learn to drop them and let go of them. Your heart must be there, you must be willing to study, like you are willing to do other things like watching TV, etc. Learn to enjoy studying. It doesn't need to be boring, it is only boring to the ego. The ego is always trying to escape what is present... it seeks something other than what is happening now. It wants to do other things or think of other things rather than studying. Always the 'self' that is causing problem. Therefore when studying, it is important to let go of the ego and the 'self' - there is no one studying, therefore no problem.
A summary: Don't [b]force yourself to study. Study wholeheartedly without self. There is no question of overcoming or resisting the self when the self is absent.[/b]
thanks
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Your Mara's name is "Fear". It's nickname is "lazy".
Humans are very fearful & lazy inside. Like what you are now, Fear of exam & Lazyness crawl in.
The more you come/understand into Buddhism the more simple your mind will be. -
Hi, just to share some opinion of mine.
I could say incorporating buddhism teachings into daily life is a form of practise. Depending on each individual with his or her karma, their dharma door could be different. Personally, I believe anyone can learn Buddhism.
For me, i think i should focus on practising on the eightfold path at this stage of life. i have my weakness-> restless mind, burst of short temper at time, lust?, laziness: im still trying to get out of this karmic patterns of habits. Buddhism helps me alot in this way.
Well, actually I'm glad that i have a problem with studying, with the 'self'.. cos it offers an opportunity for me to learn.. focusing on the half-glass full. Frankly, i have been plagued by this problems and it giving me sorrow and unhappiness; having a ripple sort of karmic effects.
Who wants to suffer? Who aren't perfect here?
However, my heart is still restless and yearning to see the world. Perhaps when i have through: aging, dieases, death, sorrow, love, happiness, lust... perhaps i could learn to see things simplier.. -
Hi thanks for advice... =]Originally posted by surfer188:Your Mara's name is "Fear". It's nickname is "lazy".
Humans are very fearful & lazy inside. Like what you are now, Fear of exam & Lazyness crawl in.
The more you come/understand into Buddhism the more simple your mind will be.
i didn't knw mara's has a nickname and there is laziness...
mm i m quite laidback la.. not lazy... ha ha =P -
Well...Who's notOriginally posted by Isis:Hi, just to share some opinion of mine.
I could say incorporating buddhism teachings into daily life is a form of practise. Depending on each individual with his or her karma, their dharma door could be different. Personally, I believe anyone can learn Buddhism.
For me, i think i should focus on practising on the eightfold path at this stage of life. i have my weakness-> restless mind, burst of short temper at time, lust?, laziness: im still trying to get out of this karmic patterns of habits. Buddhism helps me alot in this way.
Well, actually I'm glad that i have a problem with studying, with the 'self'.. cos it offers an opportunity for me to learn.. focusing on the half-glass full. Frankly, i have been plagued by this problems and it giving me sorrow and unhappiness; having a ripple sort of karmic effects.
Who wants to suffer? Who aren't perfect here?
However, my heart is still restless and yearning to see the world. Perhaps when i have through: aging, dieases, death, sorrow, love, happiness, lust... perhaps i could learn to see things simplier..
Is the same for many of us here...
may you be happy -
Now my exams (o levels) are over... anyway good luck and try your bestOriginally posted by Isis:Hi all,
Me have a problem. My brain don't register what im studying on now.. i feel easily distracted and most of the time restless when it come to reading my notes, feeling not-stressful now ( which is a bad thing ) now esp the exam is around the corner..then there is always this karmic force going on, it seems that everytime when exam is here, i will have many "mara" coming after me.. tempt me not to study and break my concentration and.... past demon come and haunt me...
i recognise that that there are some hidden issues htat im facing that always appear during EXAM TIME..
any suggestions in hw to cope with my problem?
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Some people have to force themselves to study like dylexics have to force themselves to read from left to right and not right to left, schizophreniacs have to force themselves to double check what they see, hear and feel as they tend to hallucinate more often.
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isit.. are u sure?Originally posted by Herzog_Zwei:Some people have to force themselves to study like dylexics have to force themselves to read from left to right and not right to left, schizophreniacs have to force themselves to double check what they see, hear and feel as they tend to hallucinate more often. -
Isis, go report to Ra and RamsesOriginally posted by Isis:isit.. are u sure? -
do a system restore on ur brainOriginally posted by Isis:Hi all,
Me have a problem. My brain don't register what im studying on now.. i feel easily distracted and most of the time restless when it come to reading my notes, feeling not-stressful now ( which is a bad thing ) now esp the exam is around the corner..then there is always this karmic force going on, it seems that everytime when exam is here, i will have many "mara" coming after me.. tempt me not to study and break my concentration and.... past demon come and haunt me...
i recognise that that there are some hidden issues htat im facing that always appear during EXAM TIME..
any suggestions in hw to cope with my problem?
anywayz.. focus, and nt let anything bother you, try to meditate under some relaxing music for about 5 minutes, this will clear ur mind... and after that. set yourself a goal for eg: doing 1hr of revision and maybe resting or playing for 30 minutes -
err.. pls research properly on what is dyslexic..
it is not treated by the method u mentioned here... -
heh that what im doing now.. in sgforum *relaxing*Originally posted by kenn3th:do a system restore on ur brain
anywayz.. focus, and nt let anything bother you, try to meditate under some relaxing music for about 5 minutes, this will clear ur mind... and after that. set yourself a goal for eg: doing 1hr of revision and maybe resting or playing for 30 minutes
err but i think i become engrossed with it and lose track of time... -
I went to this learning workshop. They say that a person's attention span can last for the most 25 mins if he is doing something that is not interesting to him. So maybe you study for 25 mins, take a break of 5 mins will produce better results.
Or maybe you can link what ur studying into a story of your own interest. I tried that countless time and it always work. -
hey Isis,Originally posted by Isis:err.. pls research properly on what is dyslexic..
it is not treated by the method u mentioned here...
Did I mention any thing about treatment? I only mentioned methods which aid them in overcoming problems in studies. Firstly, they have to remember words are read left to right, not right to left and for signboards, top down. Next, they have to break the word into pronounciable portions which is a difficult trial and error job. Do not presume unless you are certain. -
er there wasn't what u really wrote before la... read above...Originally posted by Herzog_Zwei:Some people have to force themselves to study like dylexics have to force themselves to read from left to right and not right to left, schizophreniacs have to force themselves to double check what they see, hear and feel as they tend to hallucinate more often.
Dyslexic is more of is letter-sound associations than letter arrangement -
after 5 min break, i could extend to 10 min then 20min..Originally posted by TYING:I went to this learning workshop. They say that a person's attention span can last for the most 25 mins if he is doing something that is not interesting to him. So maybe you study for 25 mins, take a break of 5 mins will produce better results.
Or maybe you can link what ur studying into a story of your own interest. I tried that countless time and it always work.
Procrastinating... -
Lol, then make it turn into a test of self discipline.Originally posted by Isis:after 5 min break, i could extend to 10 min then 20min..
Procrastinating... -
if the heart is not willing to study, it is rather difficult to study and turn it into a self discipline thingy..Originally posted by TYING:Lol, then make it turn into a test of self discipline.
of course, i can force myself to sit on the chair so that i can really focus on studying but i could find my thought wandering away.. sometime, u can't really force urself to absorb. well, at least for me, im not sure about others.. in the end, i may memorise something at a very slow pace but not with understanding..
what i am studying on depends on really how well i apply my Knowledge through understanding and less than memorising it...
anyway thank for the advice -
Dyslexia or Reading Disorder is defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV as reading achievement that falls substantially below expected levels given an individual's age and education. The reading deficit should be sufficiently severe as to interfere with everyday activities requiring reading (e.g., schoolwork or employment). Finally, the reading deficit cannot be strictly due to a sensory disorder; for instance, it cannot be strictly due to vision problems that prevent an individual from seeing words on a page.Originally posted by Isis:er there wasn't what u really wrote before la... read above...
Dyslexic is more of is letter-sound associations than letter arrangement -
Hi all, just an update...
Firstly, i learn not to hate study .. in fact i hate it so much. But then thoughts are always wandering away to other stuffs, mood unsettled. External distraction such as the hot weather dampen my mood to study, make me sleeply and rainy weather also make me sleepy. How can i maintain my concentration? i always have this problem in retaining a clear imagine in my mind....
In addition, i did try to be more aware when im studying. I observe thoughts wander and i gently ask the thoughts to come each time it wanders off, bt it can't maintain for long...
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"Ding4 li4" not enough... but must keep practising... it's like a training. Also when your thoughts come... don't take it seriously, just stop attending to it. I mentioned in the forum 2 days ago how I was so obsessed with the situation in my dream that I felt angry and stressed... like it seem so real. Suddenly it came to my mind it is all an illusion, all I have to do is to stop attending to it, and bring my attention to present moment awareness. True enough, when I stopped attending to it, I just woke up. As for sleepiness, it can be overcome if your mind is alert, and you are mindful.Originally posted by Isis:Hi all, just an update...
Firstly, i learn not to hate study .. in fact i hate it so much. But then thoughts are always wandering away to other stuffs, mood unsettled. External distraction such as the hot weather dampen my mood to study, make me sleeply and rainy weather also make me sleepy. How can i maintain my concentration? i always have this problem in retaining a clear imagine in my mind....
In addition, i did try to be more aware when im studying. I observe thoughts wander and i gently ask the thoughts to come each time it wanders off, bt it can't maintain for long...
any advice here?
Also, ever heard of the phrase 'Xin1 jing4 zi4 ran2 liang2' (when the mind is silent, naturally it is cool). I think this phrase is first said by Guan Shi Yin
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/dn/dn.31.0.ksw0.html
13. "These are the six dangers inherent in laziness: saying, 'It's too cold,' one does not work; saying, 'It's too hot,' one does not work; saying, 'It's too late,' one does not work; saying, 'It's too early,' one does not work; saying, 'I'm too hungry,' one does not work; saying, 'I'm too full,' one does not work. With an abundance of excuses for not working, new wealth does not accrue and existing wealth goes to waste."
That is what the Buddha said.
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http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/thag/thag.03.05.than.html
It's too cold,
too hot,
too late in the evening —
people who say this,
shirking their work:
the moment passes them by.
Whoever regards cold & heat
as no more than grass,
doing his manly duties,
won't fall away
from ease.
With my chest
I push through wild grasses —
spear-grass,
ribbon-grass,
rushes —
cultivating
a seclusion heart.