Research shows that even a 3-second interruption (like the time it takes to glance at your buzzing phone) has the power to completely derail the task you’re working on and makes you more likely to mess up.
Want to defeat homework distractions once and for all? Here are nine interruption busters to help you concentrate on what you need to do to reach your goals.
You brush your teeth before bed; it’s just what happens. Same with homework. You do homework after school. Or, you do homework after dinner. Your schedule might vary from day to day, but in general being consistent about when homework will happen assures that it will become second nature.
2. Find your perfect study space.
Doing your homework in roughly the same place every night will help cement the routine. Whether it’s the public library, on your bed, or at the kitchen table, find a study space to make your own.
3. Get rid of unnecessary interruptions.
Distractions are often electronic but not always (rowdy younger siblings definitely count!). Wear headphones. Silence those enticing app notifications. You probably need your computer to do research or type up your lit essay so consider using a browser extension like Stay Focused to block chronically distracting sites (like your favorite blog or Instagram).
4. Plan ahead.
5. Big projects? Start small.
If you’ve got a big assignment looming, like a research paper, stay motivated by completing a small piece of the project every few days. It’s easy to get distracted if the project seems too complicated or has a distant due date. Even writing just a few sentences a night will keep your essay on track.
6. Give your brain a break.
Our brains and bodies aren’t wired to do the same thing for too long. Attempting to complete a complicated
7. Shift subjects.
You’ve got homework from lots of different teachers across multiple subjects. Who says you have to finish your Spanish dialogue before moving on to chemistry? When your mind starts wandering or you’ve just had enough, it’s ok (and often very productive!) to move on to something else. You may end up shifting subjects a few times before your assignments are completed.
8. Get loose.
Your study routine doesn’t have to be monotonous, especially if you are “actively” rather than passively involved with homework So take notes on passages as you read them. Or, create flashcards for vocab words. Don’t just study the biology diagram; try to replicate it. The more senses that are involved in the work, the more you will retain and the less likely you will zone out and read the same thing over and over with no comprehension.
9. Still can’t focus? We can help!
Source:The Princeton Review
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