[header] How to be interested in a boring school lesson [title] Identify distractions. [step] Listening will help you stay awake; however, many students become easily distracted, which results in not listening well. In order to combat distractions, you must identify internal or external " triggers. 
" [substeps] Internal distractions are mental or emotional. Examples include thinking about a disagreement that you had with someone, the errands that you need to complete, or even what homework will be assigned.