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Imagine your younger sister is not paying attention to her studies and is seen wasting time playing games on her cell-phone. Suggest some ways that will help her to concentrate on her studies and overcome her bad habit.

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Ways to concentrate on studies & Overcome her bad habits:

  1. Put your cell-phone away while studying.
  2. Maintain a schedule with properly sketched out study hours for each subject. Don't re-read as it leads to boredom.
  3. Take short breaks in between after every 3-4 hours of study. It refreshes your mind and helps to concentrate better. Don't extend the break to more than 10 minutes.
  4. Simplify broad concepts into pointers to remember them better.
  5. I shall try my best to be friendly with her and give her company.
  6. I shall gift her a drawing book and encourage her to draw and colour.
  7. I shall take her out for a short time and let her play with the neighbours. 
  8. I shall take her to the garden and nourish the plants.
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