finger the chord in measure 36 so that it sounds connected to the previous scale?" can save you a bit of time. also, clarify any questions about details of form in exercises.
schedule your daily practice time. if you never have to say “sorry, i can't – i have to go practice,” there is something wrong. if you only practice “when you can get to it,” this is not going to work. written homework is not more important than practice for your lesson.
teach the people in your life to respect your practice time, and if you avoid doing the work, take responsibility for it.
be realistic about social life: as a music 