All students spend lots of time studying and just about every one of them would prefer their studying to be more efficient.
Following are some basic tips for managing your time better when you are studying:
Minimize distractions
You will need to get rid of anything that might be a distraction to you in the vicinity of where you are studying. You need to make sure there is nothing close by that will defocus you from your study work.
For starters, if you really love surfing the internet, turn it off while you study. If video games are your thing, you will need to discipline yourself to only play after you have completed your work, using it to reward yourself. Make sure to not put video games anywhere near your study area where they can tempt you.
Trying to watch television while you are studying is a really bad idea and will render your study efforts particularly ineffective. You must minimize all distractions while studying and TV is a huge one even it is just on in the background.