Attention (cont.)
So, let’s take each one in turn to see how we can be more effective.
1. Divided attention is costly! Don’t try to study and _______ (you fill in the blank). You really must stay focused on the primary task of learning, practicing, studying. If you find yourself being distracted, remove yourself from the distracting situation. Turn off the stereo, leave the coffee shop, tell yourself that if you study/practice for 20 min then you’ll spend 5 minutes thinking about those distracting thoughts.