When I set my writing goals, I thought for sure I had a solid plan in place.
Start writing on Medium, begin setting up a personal blog, figure out how to start an email list.
To my surprise, it was not as solid as I had assumed. Because if it was solid, then I wouldn’t keep thinking of less important tasks to finish before I put pen to paper.
Outside influences don’t help either. My inbox keeps overflowing with emails, which I have to decide, “Is it spam? Is it important? Should I delete it?” I can’t ignore them. Who else will keep my inbox clean and organized?
Neglecting my coffee, I allowed it to become too cold to enjoy while dealing with less important tasks. Which means I have no choice but to make a fresh cup.
Even outdoors has it out for me. Seasonal allergies have caused my nose to betray me consistently.
The abundance of distractions prevents me from writing, and my anxiety about writing is overwhelming. How can I overcome this anxiety I’m feeling?
What I needed to learn was how to harness my superpower.
According to Forbes Health latest news, approximately 2.6% (139.8 million) adults worldwide have persistent AHDH from childhood.
One of the more positive outcomes of ADHD is the ability to hyperfocus. It is the ability to concentrate on something for an extended period.
You get so in the zone; you don’t realize how much time has passed.
Get ready for the good news/bad news: if you have ADHD, you can harness the power of your super-focused brain. It’s already there inside your brain.
And if it’s there, figure out how to use it to your advantage?
For your regular brain types or neurotypicals, I have nothing.
There are negative effects with ADHD. We’re not interested in those things. Our concentration is on the good stuff.
Your hyperfocus will allow you to finish your #1 best-selling book, or write that song you know is going to get you closer to your Grammy Award. It has allowed me to figure out I can put in an hour of uninterrupted writing time.
I can clear the tasks first, then sit down for an hour to sit down to write.
I’ve started using my phone to set the timer. No phone calls, no emails. If it goes off, if I’m still in a flow state, I’ll continue to put pen to paper.
If a thousand obtrusive thoughts start their descent into my mind when the alarm sounds, I’ll get out of the chair and begin those fresh adventures.
Uninterrupted time is paying off for me.
It’s simple but effective. Maybe an hour of uninterrupted time will work for you. Even individuals with regular brains can take advantage on an hour of uninterrupted writing time.
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By Pamela McCullough on October 10, 2023.
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