Day 3: Wasn’t able to do much of my experiment but have begun to set a list of tasks to be completed each afternoon. This has helped me stay on task knowing I have to complete the assigned tasks by the end of the day. The main way I can accurately assess the results of my experiment is to install a website blocker to eliminate the possibility of distractions. Updated experiment: To be able to effectively plan to increase my productivity. Steps to take: 1. Create a daily plan in the morning during breakfast so that it is part of my routine and work around any events I may have on the day. This should be a list of tasks to complete with a rough idea of how long each should take. 2. Install a website blocker. 3. Put a sticky pad and pen next to me to tack when I get distracted including for how long and what I was doing during this time. 4. Using the data I have gathered from my distractions, I can adapt my plan to suit the best study session duration. Prediction: With all this in mind, I should be able to have my tasks finished in an organised manner and I can be more motivated to study. This will also mean that I can be more relaxed towards bedtime.

Day 2 I updated my experiment to be more realistic. Updated experiment: To be able to effectively plan to increase my productivity. Steps to take: 1. Create a daily plan in the morning during breakfast so that it is part of my routine and work around any events I may have on the day. This should be a list of tasks to complete with a rough idea of how long each should take. 2. Install a website blocker. 3. Put a sticky pad and pen next to me to tack when I get distracted including for how long and what I was doing during this time. 4. Using the data I have gathered from my distractions, I can adapt my plan to suit the best study session duration. Prediction: With all this in mind, I should be able to have my tasks finished in an organised manner and I can be more motivated to study. This will also mean that I can be more relaxed towards bedtime.

Day 1 Went away for the weekend so I wasn't able to complete anything today. I was able to plan my experiment. Experiment: 1. Plug in subject slots into my calendar so I know what is coming. 2. Create a daily plan so I know what needs to be completed. Do this in the morning during breakfast so that it is part of my routine. 3. Note down when I become unfocussed (how long it takes). 4. Use a website blocker. 5. Use timers to alert myself that I need to move on to the next task. Prediction: With all this in mind, I should be able to have my tasks finished in an organised manner and I can be more motivated to study. This will also mean that I can be more relaxed towards bedtime.

@Harry McKerihan 1. It is a mixture of laptop and gradually losing focus and not wanting to continue. 2. I usually start by knowing what I want to do that day but then feel overwhelmed by all the work so I don't know where to start. 3. Usually it is between 30 mins to an hour. 4. Usually I create a list of things I need to do to prepare for my exams but as I receive more exam notifications, this plan ends up not being read again. I find it hard to stick to plans as I get behind on the tasks easily and the plan doesn't end up working.

@Harry McKerihan Thank you for this!

Day 5 Today: Win - Created an overview of what I wanted to achieve today and referred back to it throughout the day to maintain my focus. Got a little bit distracted around midday so lost a good 2 hours of studying. Other than that, I timed myself to observe the time I focussed. Completed some homework tasks due for school and took regular breaks after strenuous sessions. Tomorrow: Start earlier in the day and begin by organising myself with a plan and removing all distractions.