If you sat at your desk for hours and learned little, the problem is often not the time but distraction. Small adjustments can make focusing noticeably easier.
Move the phone away
A phone on the desk can draw your attention even with the screen off. Putting it in another room during the study block, or silencing it and leaving it somewhere you cannot reach, works.
Short, clear blocks
- Try study blocks of 25-50 minutes and breaks of 5-10 minutes.
- At the start of each block write what you will do: something like "Math, functions, 30 questions".
- When you finish the block, give yourself a small reward or a break.
Prepare the environment
- Keep only the book and tools you need at that moment on the desk.
- Have enough light and choose a posture that is comfortable but will not put you to sleep.
- Prepare water and a small snack so you do not have to get up often.
When your mind wanders
If other things come to mind while studying, jot them on a piece of paper and keep studying. You can look at them later.
A regular plan also reduces indecision, because you know what to study when.