Focus and Concentration- an Update

Here's an update on my past focus topic. Since that last post, procrastination has still obviously been a problem, but not quite as much. I have been trying to develop this habit of stopping and checking "am i doing what I should really be doing right now?" every few minutes. This is very effective, because most of the time, I'm not doing what I should. This helps me snap back into what I really should be doing.

 Something else that has helped is that my laptop charger cord has gotten loose and only works when it wants to. When it runs out of battery, I have to sit with it for about an hour holding the cord in place, thus making it virtually impossible to type quickly. This really stinks when it comes to schoolwork, but as for everyday use, it has actually helped me stop procrastinating a little.  Since I haven't gotten to take it in to get it fixed, I have been having to share my parent's computer. This means finding a time slot when my parents and younger brothers and sisters aren't using it. It's either that or working in the ASC when I get the chance. This has forced me into the mentality that when I get on the computer, I absolutely HAVE to get to work. 

This has also partially lessened the distraction, since if I want to get on Facebook or Pinterest, I have to wait until my mom is done checking emails, etc. and the kids are done with their schoolwork or games. Since my computer has been down and I have been more focused, I have found more practice time that I had been struggling to make. Overall, this has snowballed into better focus. I still want my computer back, though. :)