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Working With an Attention Deficit
Recognizing this — and what an attention deficit means — is the first step in working with it.
For me, I know I don’t have ADD or ADHD. Often, I have what I call ADOS — Attention Deficit Oooooooo Shiny syndrome. I get distracted by something that catches my attention and takes over my focus.
I know a lot of people who, as adults, have determined they suffer from either Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). This is why they are convinced they have a hard time focusing, concentrating, and in extreme cases getting anything done or finding satisfaction in life.
Let me be clear — I am not any kind of medical professional. Thus, I would not refute a doctor’s diagnosis. What I do want to explore, however, is how anyone — even those with one of these diagnosed disorders — can work with an attention deficit.
Where does an attention deficit come from?
All you need to do is look at modern civilization. Specifically, First World cultures. We have some incredible, amazing technology that allows us to share thoughts, ideas, opinions, facts, and fiction anywhere and anytime. A Google search will get answers to just about any question you have.
