This kicks off a series of 10 mini tips that I'll be posting on this site over the next month. These are simple quick tips that take seconds to apply but can have powerful affects on your studies, grades and learning enjoyment. Here we go....
#1 - Get up close and personal
Unless you have an oversensitive nose and your teacher has bad breath there is no reason to sit in any other row than the first row. The experience of many students right around the world is that when they sit closer to the teacher they are able to stay focussed for longer periods and engage in the class more. The further back you are the more 'out of it' we can feel and this reflects in a boring class from which we take little out of. So tomorrow or next time you're at school make the effort of sitting up close to your teacher and notice what happens to your involvement in that class. What happens to your focus, engagement and enjoyment?
If what's holding you back is the thought 'sitting in the front row is for nerds' and you can't seem to bring yourself to do it just yet, then sit in the second row in the middle. This way you are still close to the teacher and in the middle of the action. However, my challenge is for you to sit in the front row for your classes for one full day and come back and leave a comment at the bottom of this post about your experience there. My guess is it will be one of the best things you can do!
Happy studying amigo. Catch you soon.
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Best wishes,
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