If you sit down to study and find yourself on your phone ten minutes later, you’re not lazy. Your setup is working against you.

Nine things to try

  1. Put your phone in another room, not just face down
  2. Decide exactly what you’ll finish before you start
  3. Study in 25-minute blocks with 5-minute breaks
  4. Start with the easiest task to build momentum
  5. Keep water nearby and snacks simple
  6. Use the same study spot every day
  7. Turn off notifications on your laptop
  8. Write down distracting thoughts and come back to them later
  9. Stop at a set time so you have something to look forward to
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Number 1 matters more than the other eight combined. (Aisha)