The better you can organize tasks according to some plan or logic, the more you'll be able to focus and complete those tasks in a timely manner. If you want to improve your mental stamina, improve your prioritizing skills.  Make a list of what you need to do. Rank the tasks in order of difficulty, or in order of urgency, depending on the tasks. Spend five or ten minutes figuring out how much time each task should take, then draw up a quick schedule for yourself and try to stick to it as much as possible. For some people, multi-tasking can work. But if you want to really improve your focus and mental stamina, it's important to narrow in on one thing only, see it through to completion, and then take on something else.  Start with the most important or the most difficult task you need to accomplish while you're fresh. Get it out of the way, so that the rest of the work you've got to do will be smoother sailing, and will require less of you. Do something until it's finished. It takes you a long time to go in and out of tasks, re-acclimating yourself to the job at hand. Instead of getting up and doing something else for a while, finish. Then take a break. Then start something new. . If you're focusing on doing math problems, or reading a complicated text, you shouldn't be also trying to eat a sandwich, watch television, or carry on a conversation. Eliminate the noise, put your phone away, and just do the thing you're doing.  Find a quiet space when you want to focus. If you have trouble finding one where you are, get some noise-canceling headphones and just leave them on silent. Lots of people think that the radio on in the background is a good way to study, or that they can watch TV while grading papers. This is partially true. Only listen to music if you've heard it before, and you like it. Don't try to focus on watching a show you've never seen before. . Self-confidence is one of the most important characteristics to focus and success in a given task. If you go into something that requires great focus, assume that you're going to do well. Assume that you have the skills and the know-how to finish it properly. Assume that you'll succeed.  Positive thinking is good, but you also have to put the work in. Don't just assume that good vibes will carry you through a tough test. You've still got to study and think hard during the test itself. Take deep breaths if you get nervous performing difficult tasks. Focusing on your breathing and calming your nerves will help you perform. One technique commonly used by athletes involves actually closing your eyes (yes, do this) and picturing what you want to happen in your mind. If you're struggling hard with a test, then picture yourself going through confidently and answering all the questions correctly. Picture your teacher giving you back your tests with the grade you want. Do this just before the task itself, and try to stay in that confident head-space. That's where you want to be. . Playing games that involve your focus and attention can have a positive impact on your ability to focus in the long-term. The ability to assemble lots of different information and come to a conclusion is what focus is all about. Difficult games and mental exercises require you to do just that. Try playing the following types of focus-building games:  Chess Sudoku Crossword puzzles Turn-based strategy games . Vocabulary building may not seem tied to focus necessarily, but the ability to absorb new information regularly is an important part of overall focus and mental stamina. Make a habit of trying to learn a few new words every month, and keep them rotating in your usage. Be a student of words.  Learn a new language, if you're feeling really ambitious. Taking on an entirely different vocabulary can open up your mind in exciting ways.
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One-sentence summary -- Prioritize your tasks efficiently. Do one thing at a time. Eliminate distractions Think positively Try visualizing. Do mental exercises Try to learn new words


Lay a towel or drop cloth on the ground under the wall that you want to clean. This will make sure that no water or soap drips onto the ground. It will also help keep the dust off of your floor or carpet. Use a duster or a vacuum with a duster attachment to remove all of the dust from your wall. If you don't have a duster or vacuum, you can use a dry rag. If you have exposed drywall, you should only dust your wall and limit the use of water and other cleaners on it due to the material's porous nature. Dust your walls at least once a week to maintain them. Using acidic cleaning solutions could damage the appearance of your wall. To avoid this, use simple water and a cellulose sponge. Dampen your sponge but don't fully saturate it. Apply pressure on the sponge and move from the top to the bottom of your wall. Saturate your sponge when it becomes too dry. Continue to do this until you've washed the entire wall. In addition to being soft on your walls, cellulose sponges are made of bio-degradable materials that are good for the environment. Pour two cups (473.17 ml) of warm water in a bucket with three drops of mild dish soap. Saturate the rag that you're using and work it into your walls stains in small circular motions. Avoid using colored dish soaps because they can stain and dye your walls. Use a dry rag or a microfiber cloth to remove the saturation from your rinsing. Make sure to clean up any leftover soap because it can damage them if left on the walls.
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One-sentence summary -- Lay a drop cloth on the floor. Dust the wall. Wipe down your walls with a damp cellulose sponge. Remove deep stains with a mild dish soap and washcloth. Dry your walls with a rag.


Tasteful pins are a good non-permanent addition to your jacket or sweater. Adding new buttons to your jackets and shirts is a small but individual touch. Adding colorful ribbon to the edges of your clothing (or the top of your socks) is also a small but effective way to alter your uniform. Iron-on patches are great, but only if they are allowed. If you are not sure about permanently affixing something to your uniform, use safety pins and pin the patches on. This is probably the easiest way to change up a boring look. Adding things like hair clips, clip in extensions, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, and socks can change the whole look of an outfit. Make some out of bright duct tape, find beads, search through your house or art class for anything that's cool. This is where you can go crazy, if your school allows additions. A bright pink trench coat? Why not! Bright blue leggings? Go for it! If you don't have shoes that you are assigned, choose shoes that really show off who you are. Preppy folks can wear moccasins or Mary Jane shoes, punky/emo students look great in converse high tops or plaid slip-ons. Backpacks are another great way to show off your personal style.  Sew labels, logos or patches onto the bag to improve a standard school bag.
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Add small touches to your uniform. Get creative with accessories. Add funky jewelry. Choose other clothing pieces that work well with your uniform. Wear knee-high socks or no socks at all. Carry a super cool bag or backpack.