Difficulty in concentrating

I'm currently studying two modules with the OU: Managing Systemic Change (TU812) and Management Beyond the Mainstream (BB847).  Until now I've had no difficultly concentrating on my studies making sufficient quality time available when I provide the required degree of focus to enable my learning.

But not now - so what has changed? And why do I not have a sense of urgency to get to grips with these new units?

Impact of TMAs

I've recently completed and submitted two TMAs.

• One was marked very quickly and I got an excellent mark.  The mark was a surprise as I'd found the assignment very hard so has this good result made me rest on my laurels?  
• One has not yet been marked and is outside the expected two week turnaround time.  I haven't heard anything to explain the delay and I keep wondering why its late.  Also, I would like the feedback as I'm reluctant to progress with the next unit and TMA without the benefit of feedback from the first.

Next modules

On both modules I started new units a couple of weeks ago and have, in both instances, found the material less engaging than previous ones.  There are two reasons for this:

• the intensity of my engagement in previous units has made it difficult to mentally disengage and move on and
• I and finding the content of the current units less interesting an relevant to my practice - specifically there is less opportunity for praxis