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> I can't focus on things unless i've a very strong interest in it By definition then, focus/attention is available to you. What you wrote overlaps a lot with
by themodelplumber 4y ago
> I can't focus on things unless i've a very strong interest in it
By definition then, focus/attention is available to you.
What you wrote overlaps a lot with the description of someone who has a lot of stake in their personal values. Not everyone does, but it's OK if you do! It can be a great inner compass.
I would define and rank every like/dislike or interest/disinterest you can, ASAP and quite often, so you can start being more focused.
I would also allow for shifts in interests on intraday time scales. Like look, you were interested in coding 30 minutes ago, but right now not so much? Fine, go back and rerank your interests. Find the thing for the next 30.
Surf the waves like that.
Bigger/longer waves will emerge over time. The bigger waves will be high-focus, career-defining areas. More energy will be more available and it won't cost you as much energy.
If that doesn't work for you, then yes, I'd look at medical stuff.
But this isn't medical advice.
- jasongi 4y agoOP is decribing hyperfocus, common among people with ADHD. ADHD doesn't focus/attention is "unavailable" - it means you have a very difficult time controlling it.