The number one question that I get from people is how to get more out of attending a seminar. The answer is simple, you can either make it less or make it so that it gets even more out of your mind. It's just a matter of how you think about it.
So you have decided to attend a seminar, how do you start the day? Are you going to be sleeping in and watching your favorite television show? Or are you going to start your day with something more productive like getting some work done? Sometimes it's a combination of the two.
The main thing is that you are getting your work done. What will happen when you get home is that you will start to think about the seminar. How did it go? The problem that a lot of people face is that they don't get much sleep, or they don't have enough time to finish a day of work. They think that they aren't getting as much out of it as they should be.
The only way to overcome this is to learn to control your distractions. When you're at home, turn off your phone, or even better don't answer it. Start doing the things that you were doing before you left.
You may not be able to fully block out all of your work, but you will be able to limit how much it comes into your head. For example, you can use the internet. You can use your email to check email, but you can't check any emails for a day.
The next best thing that you can do is to clear your computer screen. You can start by not looking at anything for a half hour. This will give you enough time to go and do some work, but it won't cause you to be distracted with any distractions.
Keep in mind that these are just a few tips, there are many more out there that can help you get more out of attending a seminar. There are plenty of great seminars that you can attend to be better.