Make it easier on yourself. As long as you have to study, you might as well do it in an environment in which you can sit down and get right to work.

Set aside a place for homework--and nothing but homework. The place you choose doesn't have to be a separate room. A desk, a quiet place, a local library, or a kitchen table can all be excellent places to study as long as they're places where you can focus on your work.

• Eliminate distractions. Don't let radio, TV, games, or anything else keep you from concentrating.
• Talk with your family. They might be able help you to complete your homework without doing a thing. Explain that you need your work space to be quiet and free from interruptions. If you talk it over, your family will be more willing to provide you with needed privacy.
• Set up your work space. Does it have adequate light? Do you have access to the books, pens, paper, and other resources you may need? Do you have a comfortable chair?
• Use your work space every day. A regular routine will make it easier to keep up.
• Set aside a regular time to work. Do your homework at the same time every day, and it will be easier to concentrate.