Picklethewickle Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Do you ever have trouble focusing? What do you do to get back into the right headspace? Normally I don't have trouble focusing, but when it comes up, it can come up even on things I want to do, and I can't get back on topic. I find I spend more and more time thinking about something I want or need to do, while being unable to do the thing. So instead, I do nothing. Sometimes a whole day can go by of me just thinking about the thing I want to do and never actually doing it. Sadly, I don't have a strategy for getting back on track. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allhailtheglowcloud Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Hope this helps, but I set a timer (like maybe 10-20 ish minutes) and then make myself work really hard on it for that time, then I have a break for a few minutes, then go back to doing 10-20 minutes of work. It's not ideal but baby steps are better than procrastinating forever. Is it ok if I ask what the task is? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picklethewickle Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 @allhailtheglowcloud The "task" last night was I staying up past my bedtime writing fanfiction. I could have just gone to bed, but no. I really wanted to write, but at the same time, couldn't focus. The timer thing is a good suggestion in general, though. I should keep it in mind. I'm a bit of a "if I can't finish it, I won't start it" person, even though I know that's not an effective way to get things done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allhailtheglowcloud Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Fair enough, staying focused while writing is really hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picklethewickle Posted June 18 Author Share Posted June 18 It's nice to know it's not just me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AroAceGamer Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Honestly, if I lose focus, nothing I do can stop me. I will do anything to procrastinate and nothing can stop me even if I try. Good luck writing your fanfiction though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picklethewickle Posted June 20 Author Share Posted June 20 @AroAceGamer Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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