I present a simple question: How do you focus on a task at hand effectively? I used to be able to work hours on homework without breaks, but now my grade is suffering due to my lack of ability to stay focused for a long period of time. Is it a process of puberty? Am I simply becoming lazy? Any advice would be appreciated, but I want to know why this may be.

Not really discussion material. Moving to off-topic.

You are discovering that life ain't all about studying :P


I stop myself from being distracted using sheer will power. Doesn't work that well though, but it doesn't matter since I don't need to study much right now...

Studying with friends is a great way to do it because then you can discuss the topic and all that.

I have ADHD, and I concentrate fine

But when I'm bored, I need my funtime.

I'm ok at concentrating on something I care about. Otherwise it's hard.

I'm good at focusing on fun stuff... like karate and music.
Not school.

Hm. Well any other suggestions? I'm really tring to stay focused. I just can't do it.
Thank you Gorman. I'll try that out

Music really helps me focus when doing homework and working out, and other stuff. It usually either makes you really pumped up enough to do the task, or relaxed enough to focus. Depending on what you listen to.

I usually focus doing my homework by working in a quiet room, or listening to epic music.

stare it down until you gain the man-confidence to do it