It is easy to forget that prayer, like anything else, takes practice.
I find that praying in front of the sacrament during adoration helps me to focus and helps to improve my ability to pray at other times.
Oh I like to do the same thing now. I have EWTN on all the time on my computer in the room. I'm learning how to block out distractions better.
Good suggestions.
I have a friend who asks me what I have that she doesn't have????
She just doesn't get it!!