Focus and Distraction

It’s not new news. We live in a world full of distraction. It’s constantly lighting up our lives one notification at a time. It’s a constant buzz, ding, do this, do that, and oh wait, change your mind.

I had this odd experience on instagram once. I was feeling like I was having a hard time focusing at work and in life in general. I couldn’t sit down and watch a 20 minute youtube video (like I used to do) and frankly it bugged me. I expressed my concerns with my coworkers, and not even a day later, I started noticing ADHD ads popping up on my instagram.

Now this really bothered me. Never in my life did I feel like I had ADHD. (no disrespect to those who struggle with it, I’ve been diagnosed with a few things myself ) But why, after having the conversation about my focus, did my phone feel the need to advertise ADHD?

So I ignored the ads, and stuck to what I did know. I made a goal to do something about it.

I started to read. Listened to books.

Watched movies phoneless.

Watched the 20 min youtube videos.

Stopped spending so much time on TikTok.

Started to follow a strict daily meditation routine.

And lately, I’ve incorporated yoga.

And what do ya know, I have a bit more focus.

But it’s not that easy, is it.

Why is it that if I’m driving on the freeway, I will, without a doubt, see someone on their phone?

Why is it that people rarely look me in the eye’s anymore? Why am I no different?

Why is it that no one really listens anymore?

Listen, I don’t got any answers. And frankly, I’m curious what you think about all of it? Because if you made it this far, it might mean you care enough about it to be curious about what I have to say. And that’s really beautifully human and important to me. Have you had an experience similar to this? Does it weird you out or is there something maybe I’m missing or not seeing?

Comment below if you feel inspired, I’d love to hear your perspective.

Thank you for being here, seriously, thank you <3