how to get alert

To feel more alert while learning, keep your gaze and posture upright, remove distractions, and deliberately focus on the material—even if concentrating feels effortful.

• 1. Keep your screen at eye level or slightly higher. Looking down can dampen alertness, while looking straight ahead or up supports it. 1
• 2. Turn off the internet or put your phone away. Removing easy distractions can help you stay engaged with your task. 2
• 3. Tell yourself the information matters and focus on what you’re learning. Attention may drift, and bringing it back takes effort; feeling some agitation or difficulty concentrating can be part of focusing. 3