How to stay focused on work you need to complete

DO WHAT YOU NEED BEFOREHAND

• Eat, drink before working, too much can have a negative effect
• Make use of the washroom now rather than later
• Do whatever else now so you won't have to while in the middle of work

PREPARATION

• Gather all supplies you need complete your work
• Calculate your time you intend to work and plan it out
• Add in short breaks, don't stray off for too long

ELIMINATE YOUR DISTRACTIONS

• Turn off phones, computer, tv, and other electronics
• If you are using the computer, don't turn on an internet browser
• Eliminate other potential distractions, can be noisy neighbours due to open window etc...

IDEAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Make sure your work area is comfortable, if not, change location
• If home isn't the ideal place, try a quiet place like the library
• Do take notice of the lighting, working at well-lit to medium-lit place is better than the dark

EASE IN, DON'T FORCE IT

• Start out slow, focusing does not happen right away
• Convincing yourself you are interested in you work helps, even if it's a lie
• Do not think of unnecessary things aside from your work

ELAX, DON'T THINK NEGATIVELY

• Rushing through something is not a good idea, even if your time is severely limited
• Taking it slowly and accurately is better than being rash about it
• Work on the easier problems first if possible, it helps you getting focus easier as it gives a sense of accomplishment

THINK OF THE CONSEQUENCES

• If you are unable to get motivated to do what you need to do
• Think of the consequences, does it need to be done?, what will happen if you don't do it
• Is this worth doing, or is thing something you can afford to not do
• The mindset behind this is that if it's something important, you will have to do it either way