Hunger and thirst can be huge distractions when you sit down to study. Avoid eating sugary foods so that you don't crash later on. If you're going to drink caffeine, try to limit yourself to 1-2 cups of coffee or a single soda so that you don't get jittery. Vegetables, fruits, nuts, cheese, popcorn, yogurt, and hummus are great snacks to choose from. Work out some nervous energy and boost your endorphins with a 10-15 minute exercise session. When you sit down to study afterward, it'll be easier for you to focus and retain what you're studying. If you'll be tempted to clean your bedroom or if you live in a noisy space, you may need to find a new study location. Similarly, if you want to study with your friends but find you can't without getting distracted, you may need to set up some boundaries so that you can concentrate. In general, a space that is clear of sights and sounds that will distract you is going to be the best for studying. Or, if you need to use your phone for a timer, turn it onto airplane mode so notifications won't come through. Don't have the TV on in the background, and put your phone away somewhere you won't be tempted to look at it, like in a separate room. There are also some great apps out there that you can use to help limit how much time you spend on your phone. Some can even block access to specific sites during designated times. Do whatever works best for you, whether that's getting offline altogether or setting up a few restrictions. For some people, music is a huge distraction. But for others, some gentle background music can help them concentrate. Try studying with and without background music to see which way works best for you. If you're studying in a public place, playing some light music through your headphones can help you tune out everything else that is going on around you. In general, instrumental music is the best for concentration. It may seem simple, but just starting is often the biggest hurdle to taking your studying seriously. Set a timer and commit to working on the task at hand. Once the timer goes off, set it for another 15-20 minutes before taking your first break. Once you get started, it'll be easier to continue. Even if you feel behind or like you should have been studying for weeks already, don't panic. Starting now is better than not starting at all!
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One-sentence summary -- Have a healthy snack and drink some water before studying so you can focus. Boost your concentration by taking a quick walk before you study. Go someplace where you won't be distracted by your surroundings. Turn off all of your electronics that you don't need for studying. Be selective about whether or not you'll listen to music while you study. Set a timer for 10 minutes and get started!

Q: Watch your yard during rainfall. Note exactly where water tends to pool and sit. Also take into consideration how light or heavy the rainfall is, which may affect how large the affected area is. Plant stakes or flags in the center of the area and/or its borders while it's still wet if you think you will lose sight of it once it dries. For example, say you have a spot roughly ten square meters that has standing water after a day of average rainfall. Then say that, after a heavy rainfall lasting three days or more, the area expands to twenty square meters. In this instance, the problem area is probably still the original ten square meters, since the surrounding area usually doesn't experience standing water. First, see if additional water is being concentrated on this spot by a nearby structure, like the roof of your house or shed. Next, check if the water is runoff from an impervious surface, like a driveway or patio, that's close at hand. Finally, check the lawn's surface to see if the affected area is noticeably lower than the surrounding area. Water goes wherever gravity takes it, so always work your way up from the affected area to find out how water is getting there. Excessive water draining and pooling into a depression in the ground is certainly a problem, but keep in mind that it may not be the only one. Expect the soil itself to possibly prevent water from being absorbed. This may be caused by: Compaction from weight placed on it, such as parking vehicles on the same patch of earth repeatedly. Thick root structures from vegetation that block the water's absorption through the topsoil. Soil that is composed mostly of clay, rather than sand and/or organic matter. Take a 3-foot (0.9 m) wooden stake and plant it a third of the way into the ground alongside your house. Do the same with a second stake 100 feet (30.5 m) away from the house, with the affected area in between. Then: Tie a string around the first stake where it meets the ground. Then tie the other end to the second stake, using a level to determine how high up to make your knot, in order to keep the string perfectly horizontal. Go along the length of the string and measure its height off the ground to see how much it drops as you move away from the house. Ideally, your lawn should drop off a couple of inches (5 cm) every ten feet (3 m) from your house. If the ground rises again as you move away from the house, this may be part of your drainage problem.
A: Identify where water collects. Check where the water is coming from. Check the soil. Measure the grade of your lawn.

Article: The Voter Registration Card (SEL 500) is available online as a .pdf form. You can download it in English or in Spanish. You will need to verify that you are at least 17 years old and a citizen of the United States. Then enter your personal identifying information and sign the form. If you are homeless, provide the address of the place where you sleep, or enter the address of the county clerk. You can always pick up a ballot from the county clerk's office. If you are concerned about your safety or privacy, download and fill out this Application to Exempt Residence Address from Disclosure as a Public Record (SEL 550) and include it with your registration card. Once you have finished and signed, mail or deliver the form to your county elections office. The addresses for of the elections offices appear on the second page of the form.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Download the form. Fill out the form. Mail or deliver the form.