I like eating healthy snacks when I'm doing homework in order to stay focused. I usually have some ice-cold water and some type of fruit sitting next to me while I'm studying and getting work done. I find that the key to staying focused is to keep that brain energized. Never study on an empty stomach!
This Tibetan Singing Bowl "soundscape” on YouTube has been helpful for both focusing. I learned about it from the Library’s Mindfulness guide.
I have a tendency to try and do too much at the same time. I have many projects I need to complete, and think about them at once. So, to help keep me focused, I block out specific times in my calendar to do specific tasks. This forces me to concentrate on one objective at a time, set goals for that time, and plan out my work week. This helps me stay focused and on task.
I love planners! Confession: I buy more planners than I need, just because they are so cute. I also love to write things down as do-to lists. There’s nothing more satisfying than crossing out something that you’ve accomplished. I like to create two separate lists. I have a "day" do-to list as well as one that I look at with important future events. My biggest goal is to start off my to-do list with a few items and if during the day I have more time, I’ll add more things. I never add too many items because I don’t want to feel defeated if I don’t get to them.
Make a list and have it right in front of me. This is the list of stuff I need to get done that day. It needs to be what is necessary, and it needs to be realistic, (I’m probably not pumping out 10 lectures in a single day for example) but having a checklist of tasks for the day, and having it in a visible place where I can consult it throughout the day and show progress helps.