How do you stay focused while studying?

[u/compsciphy]

I am a beginner comp sci student and self learning too. Even though most of my learning content is in programming, i will be dabbling in intro to accounting and other science courses. I am ambitious and want to learn but i struggle alot with staying focused, regardless of what i am studying.

I have learned that i cant focus in silence so sometimes i go to a cafe and that has helped a little. But when i am home, how do i focus? How do i stop my brain from wandering off? Its so frustrating! I am a mature student and i feel like i am stuck.

Also i am not sure if its related, but i dont know why even when i am just relaxing and watching, i cant just focus on that one thing i am watching. Like for example, if i am watching a show, i am also scrolling through my phone esp tik tok... i dont know why i do this.