"Alertness and focus" are a variety of answers i would use.
There are many reasons why Zachary can't concentrate. He might have something on his mind that is bothering him, he could be hungry, he could not have a lot of energy. The best thing Zachary could do to help the paper not suffer is leave his desk and paper alone for about a half an hour, and maybe eat something, or just take a break. Maybe take a nap to get some energy back up so that he can get everything he needs in his paper.
Answer:
TB
Explanation:
He should stop smoking not just because of the girl friend but also because of his own health