[header] How to avoid distractions while studying [title] Keep yourself on track with the " be here now " technique. [step] Whenever you feel your attention begin to wander, stop and tell yourself to " be here now. " you may have to do this several times, but you will be gently reminding yourself that you want to focus on the task at hand. 
[substeps] If you do this consistently, you should find that you gradually spend less and less time being distracted. [title] Tune out specific distractions as you notice them.