How to overcome boredom in class

Ever find yourself in the middle of the class and your lecturer talks really softly or their handwriting looks like a group of ant that walks on the chalkboard? Well, at first you will pay some respect and try to pay attention, but as the time goes by you start to bored and peek on your watch every few minutes, or ask your friend how many minutes left till the lecture end. That behavior is what we called “clock watching”. Sometimes boredom can lead to the temptation of sleeping on your seat. So, how can we overcome boredom in class?

Try to sit on the front row, it will force you to pay more attention on the lecturer. Sometimes you find some interesting and funny things about your lecturer and it will make you entertained. But then, don’t forget to focused on the subject again.

Make a good notes in class. Use some color pen and make some interesting drawing to complete it. Not just you can understand the lecture more, but also you can stay away from boredom and sleepiness.

Bring some snacks to eat it in class. I know it is prohibited but it works for me somehow. Just remember to not consume too much sugary snack cause it will make you more and more sleepy. If the lecturer in class was very strict on the rules of eating in class and also have a sharp eyes, try to consume some gum or candy instead of chips or cookies.

This is the extreme way but effective in many ways. Slap your own cheek or pinch yourself. By hurting yourself you will stay awake and focus. And if it is not effective, ask your friend to do the job. Try to substitute the energy of anger towards your friends (if they slap or pinch to hard) into the positive energy that make you more focus to follow the lecture through the end.

I know that what I suggest is kinda silly, but it works when I am bored in class. Hope you can find a way to overcome your boredom in class.