I recently presented a nationwide webinar for students on using effective study strategies. When students signed up, they had the opportunity to list a question that they wanted me to address. I collated and ranked the questions, and by far the number one question was “How do I improve my focus and avoid distractions?” It’s a problem we all face in today’s connected, digital world, and I’m as guilty as anyone of letting distractions interfere with my work. Both faculty and students need to find ways to maintain focus and resist distractions. Here are some research-based methods.
