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[–] [email protected] 27 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I feel like this is the part people least understand, focus is not a matter of desire but of ability.

[–] weariedfae 10 points 9 months ago

I was just thinking about this today. Like, I wish I could. I'm trying so hard. I've got my focus white noise, I'm not avoiding the work, I've taken my meds, I drank water, I got enough sleep, I went for a walk...I did everything I'm supposed to do and my brain is flipping me the bird.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago

Hold on people can intentionally put their full focus into stuff? I can force myself to pay attention to something but actually like... focus-focus and not immediately get distracted is basically impossible