Distractions

While doing homework assignments or studying, I find it very easy to get distracted. When I'm working on the computer is the most difficult time. I have the internet, my e-mail, games, and good old-fashioned solitaire. I'll tell myself that I'm only going to play one game or for just five minutes, but that always turns into more. Without some slight background noise however I space out. Usually I need the TV on, but it needs to be something I've seen before or I'll end up focusing on the show. The best choice for me is probably to listen to music. I don't have to pay much attention to it, but it keeps me in the present. Assignments that aren't very difficult or are short get dragged out when I can't focus. I may have to start going to the library when I need to really get work done. Even in my lobby I run into people I know and get side-tracked in conversation. My final distraction would be my roommate. We fall into conversation at the times that are most inconvenient. I'm glad we get along well, but we may have difficulties if we ever try to study together. True it's usually me who starts the conversations, but it still keeps the work from getting done. The picture is us at the football game (we won this game)!