The shifting focus of ADHD reminds me of the shifting sands on the beach—in constant motion. At an ADDA conference, John Ratey, M.D. said the inability of people with ADHD to maintain focus is a key factor in their not improving, even after getting medicine.
I think we sometimes shift focus because we have lost interest in what we are doing, and our focus gets attracted to something more interesting. However, other times, I think we are interested and committed to what we are doing—get called away to do something else—and then just forget to return to what we were earlier so focused on and committed to.
It has often been said that it takes 30 days of practice to acquire a new behavior—and that for those with ADHD—it can take 60! What can you do to maintain your focus on acquiring the new habits and behaviors you wish to have? Coaching will help you maintain focus.
Make a free call to Cynthia now at 253-238-0729 to discuss whether coaching is appropriate for you.
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Sunday, January 20, 2008
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